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The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team’s season opener against Michigan Tech was postponed due to unplayable ice conditions. The series has been rescheduled for Saturday and Sunday, with the first game set for 3 p.m. CT. Both teams are ranked in the top 20, and the delay affects the start of the 2026-27 season for the Gophers.
The NCAA has implemented 21 new rule changes for the 2026-27 Division I men's hockey season, primarily aimed at aligning the sport with NHL standards. Key updates include the introduction of a trapezoid behind the net, stricter faceoff procedures, and revised penalty enforcement. These changes affect gameplay, officiating, and team strategy across all conferences.
The 2026-27 college hockey season begins with Denver aiming for back-to-back titles, Michigan seeking to end a 15-year conference drought, and Max Plante chasing history as the first two-time Hobey Baker winner.
Arizona State University placed head hockey coach Greg Powers on paid administrative leave after player Matthew Mayich collapsed during an outdoor workout in August. Mayich, a 21-year-old sophomore, remains on life support with severe brain damage. While the university maintains the workout was standard, seven players and the family allege it was a dangerous, military-style session lacking proper safety protocols. Assistant coach Mike Corbett is leading the team until an interim coach is named, as the program prepares for its season opener amid ongoing investigations.
Arizona State University placed men’s hockey head coach Greg Powers on administrative leave on September 30, 2026, following the critical hospitalization of player Matthew Mayich. Mayich, 21, collapsed during an outdoor workout on August 20 in Tempe, Arizona, suffering extreme heatstroke that has left him on life support with little chance of recovery. While the university maintains the workout was conducted under standard protocols, players and the player’s family allege the session was a dangerous, military-style conditioning drill lacking proper safety measures. ASU athletic director Graham Rossini stated the decision aims to provide stability for the program as the season begins, though the family and seven anonymous players are demanding the removal of all involved coaches and an independent investigation.
Arizona State University placed head hockey coach Greg Powers on paid administrative leave on September 30, 2026. The decision follows a 26-page anonymous letter from seven players disputing the university’s initial report on the August 20 workout that left defenseman Matthew Mayich in a coma. Assistant coach Mike Corbett will lead the team until an interim coach is named, while an independent investigation proceeds.
Arizona State University hockey player Matthew Mayich remains hospitalized with a severe brain injury after collapsing during an August 20 outdoor workout. His parents and seven teammates have formally demanded that head coach Greg Powers and his staff be placed on leave. The family states Mayich is unlikely to recover from exertional heat stroke, while players allege the university’s official report downplayed the severity of the session and ignored safety protocols. An independent investigation is underway as the team prepares for its season opener.
Parents of hockey player Matthew Mayich, who remains hospitalized after a heatstroke collapse during an Arizona State University workout, have formally requested that coaches be placed on leave. This demand follows a 26-page letter from seven anonymous players disputing the university's internal report. While ASU claims the session was brief and safe, the players allege it was a grueling, military-style drill that ignored safety protocols. The family and players fear retaliation and are pushing for an independent investigation before the season opener on October 2.
Seven anonymous Arizona State University hockey players have sent a 26-page letter to President Michael Crow, demanding the immediate suspension of head coach Greg Powers and an independent investigation into the August 20 workout that left teammate Matthew Mayich in a coma. The players allege the university’s internal report misrepresented the severity of the session, claiming it lasted 75 minutes rather than 45, and that Mayich received no proper hydration or medical care. They assert that Powers downplayed Mayich’s condition as a minor heat stroke and continued training the next day. The letter, delivered by attorney Tim Casey, highlights fears of retaliation and calls for an interim coach before the season opener on October 2. Mayich, a 21-year-old defenseman, remains on life support with no chance of recovery from a catastrophic brain injury caused by exertional heat stroke.
Seven anonymous Arizona State University hockey players have sent a 26-page letter to university president Michael Crow, demanding that head coach Greg Powers and his staff be placed on administrative leave. The players dispute the university's initial report regarding the August 20 workout that left teammate Matthew Mayich in a coma, alleging that the session was far more grueling and poorly managed than officials admitted. They claim Mayich received no proper hydration, was left in direct sunlight after collapsing, and was subjected to military-style drills without adequate safety protocols. The letter, sent by attorney Timothy Casey, highlights a stark contrast between the players' account and the university's findings, prompting calls for an independent investigation and interim leadership before the season opener.
Arizona State University hockey player Matthew Mayich remains on life support after collapsing during an outdoor workout in August. A university review found coaches failed to submit training plans for review but assigned no blame. Head coach Greg Powers refused to answer questions about the incident during a press conference, stating he is the right person to lead the team. The family’s attorney is demanding an independent investigation and accountability for policy violations.
Lambeau Field will host the Travel Wisconsin Frozen Tundra Faceoff on Feb. 20, featuring Wisconsin men vs. Michigan and Wisconsin women vs. Ohio State, marking the stadium’s first college hockey games since 2006.
Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich collapsed and fell into a coma after an Aug. 20 on-campus offseason workout; his family’s lawyer says there is a zero chance of recovery as ASU reviews the incident and relatives press for an independent investigation. Mayich, a Blues draft pick who played for the Ottawa 67’s and Clarkson before transferring to ASU for 2026-27, reportedly showed signs of struggle during a heat-heavy, lengthy session with little water break.
Wisconsin will stage the Travel Wisconsin Frozen Tundra Faceoff at Lambeau Field on February 20, 2027, pairing Wisconsin men's hockey vs Michigan and Wisconsin women's hockey vs Ohio State in outdoor doubleheaders; presales begin September 9 with general on-sale September 11, spotlighting Lambeau’s iconic backdrop and longstanding hockey rivalries.
The Wisconsin Badgers hockey program is poised to play at Lambeau Field in 2027 in a non-concert event, signaling the team’s return to the historic venue after stadium district approval and a Fox 11 News report outlining the plan.