ASU Hockey Home Opener Marred by Ongoing Fallout From Player’s Collapse

Arizona State’s hockey program faces mounting uncertainty following a workout that left Matthew Mayich on life support. Friday night’s Arizona State men’s hockey home opener was missing key members, both on the bench and behind it, in the continued fallout from the preseason workout that left 21-year-old defenseman Matthew Mayich on life support. The Sun Devils hosted Holy Cross at Mullett Arena without head coach Greg Powers, who was put on paid administrative leave before the team’s season opener at Lindenwood. ASU took the action following a letter from seven anonymous players disputing the school’s account of the workout.