Arizona State did not vet workout plan in hockey player's collapse
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

A preliminary report released by Arizona State indicates that the university failed to vet the training plan used during a workout led by a former Green Beret. The plan was in place when a hockey player collapsed last month. This revelation raises questions about the training protocols and safety measures at the university. Further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is anticipated.
- •The report details a problematic training plan for hockey players.
- •The workout occurred last month and involved a former Green Beret.
- •Safety and vetting procedures are now under scrutiny.
- •Further investigation into the incident is expected to follow.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — The Athletic’s Katie Strang confronts ASU hockey coach over workout that left player on life support
- 9:43 PMESPN — Report: ASU did not vet workout plan before hockey player's collapse
"A hockey player at Arizona State University remains on life support after he collapsed during an August workout at the school’s football stadium. The Canadian-born transfer, Matthew Mayich, had recently arrived in town when the ASU hockey program brought in a former Green Beret to lead the team through an intense, roughly 45-minute workout in…
"Arizona State did not vet the training plan for the workout led by a former Green Beret during which a hockey player collapsed last month, according to a preliminary report the university released Tuesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 12:00 AMThe Athletic’s Katie Strang confronts ASU hockey coach over workout that left player on life support
A hockey player at Arizona State University remains on life support after he collapsed during an August workout at the school’s football stadium. The Canadian-born transfer, Matthew Mayich, had recently arrived in town when the ASU hockey program brought in a former Green Beret to lead the team through an intense, roughly 45-minute workout in…
- ESPNSep 22, 2026, 9:43 PMReport: ASU did not vet workout plan before hockey player's collapse
Arizona State did not vet the training plan for the workout led by a former Green Beret during which a hockey player collapsed last month, according to a preliminary report the university released Tuesday.
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