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Greg Powers receives over $1.3M payout from ASU after departure

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Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Greg Powers receives over $1.3M payout from ASU after departure
Summary

Greg Powers, the former head hockey coach for Arizona State University, will receive more than $1.3 million in a payout following his departure on October 16. The separation comes after a workout incident on August 20 left player Matthew Mayich on life support. Powers will be paid 75% of his remaining contract over three years, including bonuses, as part of a mutual agreement to part ways. His last day was shortly after being placed on administrative leave amid allegations from players about the conditions during the workout. An independent review is underway, and Powers has agreed to cooperate with ongoing investigations relating to the incident.

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  • •Powers will be paid $531,923.08 now and two payments of $398,942.31 later.
  • •Matthew Mayich collapsed during a military-style workout on August 20.
  • •Powers faced accusations regarding the handling of Mayich's condition.
  • •Seven players alleged poor coaching practices during the workout.
  • •Scott Bales has been hired to conduct an independent review.
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  • 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Former ASU hockey coach to get more than $1.3M in payouts | Exclusive
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ASU and Greg Powers have parted ways after a workout left a player on life support. Here's what Powers will receive.

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