Arizona State hockey player suffers cardiac event during workout
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
An Arizona State hockey player collapsed during an outdoor workout at the school on August 20 and is currently hospitalized. Matthew Mayich, 21, a defenseman who transferred from Clarkson this offseason, reportedly experienced a possible cardiac event. The Canadian-Croatian Chamber of Commerce held a virtual prayer session for Mayich on August 25. Arizona State confirmed that a player collapsed but has not publicly identified Mayich. The university has offered support to the student-athlete and their family during this difficult time.
- •Matthew Mayich collapsed during outdoor training on August 20.
- •He is currently hospitalized due to a possible cardiac event.
- •Arizona State confirmed a hockey player collapsed but did not specify the name.
- •A prayer session was held for Mayich on August 25.
- •Mayich is a 2023 NHL Draft pick by the St. Louis Blues.
- 7:06 PMESPN NHL — ASU investigates workout where player collapsed
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona State to investigate after hockey player hospitalized
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona State hockey player collapses during outdoor workout at school
"Arizona State is investigating after sophomore hockey player Matthew Mayich collapsed during an outdoor workout on the first day of class.
"Arizona State is investigating the circumstances of a workout in which hockey player Matthew Mayich collapsed.
"An Arizona State hockey player is in the hospital after collapsing during an outdoor workout on Aug. 20.
Sources
External links- ESPN NHLAug 26, 2026, 7:06 PMASU investigates workout where player collapsed
Arizona State is investigating the circumstances of a workout in which hockey player Matthew Mayich collapsed.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 5:20 AMArizona State to investigate after hockey player hospitalized
Arizona State is investigating after sophomore hockey player Matthew Mayich collapsed during an outdoor workout on the first day of class.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 10:08 PMArizona State hockey player collapses during outdoor workout at school
An Arizona State hockey player is in the hospital after collapsing during an outdoor workout on Aug. 20.
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