Attorney seeks independent investigation into Arizona State hockey player collapse
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 10:58 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

An attorney representing the family of an Arizona State hockey player who collapsed during a workout has formally requested a shift in the current investigation. According to a letter obtained Thursday, the legal representative is asking campus police to transfer the case to an impartial third-party agency. The request arises following the medical emergency that occurred during team training activities. The athlete, whose identity has not been disclosed, suffered a health crisis that prompted an internal review by school authorities. The family seeks an outside entity to oversee the probe to ensure objective oversight into the circumstances of the incident. Campus police have not yet announced a response to the transfer request regarding the ongoing inquiry into the player's collapse.
- •An Arizona State hockey player collapsed during a recent team workout.
- •Legal counsel for the family submitted a letter requesting an outside investigation.
- •The family wants an impartial agency to replace campus police oversight.
- •The official request for a transferred investigation was confirmed on September 10.
- 11:45 PMESPN — Attorney: 'Impartial' police, not ASU, should run hockey player collapse probe
"The attorney representing the family of the Arizona State hockey player who collapsed during a workout has asked campus police to transfer its investigation to an impartial agency, according to a letter obtained by ESPN Thursday.
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