Major coaching decision made after Matthew Mayich's workout collapse at ASU
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Arizona State is parting ways with men's hockey coach Greg Powers after an investigation into Matthew Mayich's collapse during an August workout.
Arizona State has decided to move on from men's hockey head coach Greg Powers, according to TSN.
The decision follows a school investigation into the collapse and hospitalization of defenseman Matthew Mayich.
Powers was placed on leave on September 30.
That move came more than a month after Mayich went down during an outdoor workout on August 20, which was the first day the NCAA allows official activities.
What the investigation found
The school's findings confirmed that Mayich collapsed in 90-degree weather while taking part in a workout led by Timothy Ziesel, a former Green Beret.
Mayich is a 21-year-old St. Louis Blues prospect.
The case drew more attention when seven players sent a 26-page report to the university president, alleging safety policies were ignored during the workout.
That came two days before Powers was placed on leave.
A program in limbo
Assistant Mike Corbett has been running the bench in the meantime, and he handled the opening series against Lindenwood.
Associate head coach Alex Hicks, who was on the field for the workout, was also reported to be away for the home opener.
Powers told reporters at NCHC media day on September 23 that he still believed he was the right person to lead the program.
He was in his 17th season leading the team and went 153-162-26 over the last dozen years.
Athletic director Graham Rossini recently said the school is working to find a veteran, experienced head coach and believes a hire is only days away.
At last report, Mayich remained hospitalized.
His family's attorney said the leave came far too late, though the family sees it as a step toward answers.
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