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An attorney for the family of ASU hockey player Matthew Mayich says his condition is irreversible and not a coma after he collapsed during a hot outdoor workout; the family is calling for an independent investigation and accountability from ASU, while the university reviews the incident and has guidelines in place amid allegations of concerning training practices that could lead to a lawsuit.
Arizona State University hockey player Matthew Mayich collapsed from heatstroke during an outdoor workout; his family’s attorney says his condition is irreversible and not a coma, as ASU reviews the incident and his family pushes for an independent investigation that could lead to a lawsuit.
Rob Carey, attorney for Matthew Mayich’s family, says ASU is mishandling the Aug. 20 collapse during a 60-minute outdoor workout and calls for administrative leave for coaching staff; Mayich, a 21-year-old ASU defenseman and Blues draft pick, remains in critical condition. The workout was led by Tim Ziesel, a nonuniversity instructor, and ASU describes the process as a safety review, not an investigation. Safety experts advocate an independent review amid questions about transparency and athlete safety, with hot conditions on the day noted as a factor.
Arizona State defenseman Matthew Mayich remains hospitalized on life support after collapsing during an August 20 off-ice workout at ASU's football stadium. His family’s attorney says recovery is unlikely and is pushing for an independent investigation and for the coaching staff to be placed on administrative leave; the university says it is reviewing the incident and adhering to heat-safety guidelines. The case has broader implications around third-party workouts and athletic safety, drawing comparisons to other high-profile sports-safety investigations.