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ASU hockey coaching staff faces calls for further administrative leave

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 8:41 PM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

ASU hockey coaching staff faces calls for further administrative leave

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Arizona State University's hockey head coach Greg Powers is on paid administrative leave following the serious injury of player Matthew Mayich during a workout on August 20. Attorneys for Mayich's family and seven anonymous teammates claim discrepancies in the school's account of events, renewing demands for an independent investigation. The players expressed fear of retaliation from the coaching staff, prompting requests for further action against the entire coaching team, including assistant coach Alex Hicks. The team prepares to open its season Friday at Lindenwood, led by assistant coach Mike Corbett.

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•Matthew Mayich suffered a life-threatening injury during an August 20 workout.
•Powers placed on administrative leave amid calls for an independent investigation.
•Seven rostered players disputed ASU's account of the incident in an anonymous letter.
•Players fear retaliation if they speak out against the coaching staff.
•ASU's hockey team will begin its season on Friday at Lindenwood.

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