{
  "id": 14757984,
  "title": "ASU parts ways with hockey coach following player collapse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/asu-parts-ways-with-hockey-coach-following-player-collapse",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T18:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/asu-hockey-coach-greg-powers-part-ways/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arizona State University has agreed to end its partnership with hockey coach Greg Powers, nearly two months after sophomore Matthew Mayich suffered a health crisis during a workout. Mayich, 21, was placed on life support following the incident and is unlikely to recover, according to his attorney, Robert Carey. Powers, who has been with the university for nearly two decades, will be replaced by Dave Hakstol, who previously served as an assistant coach for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL. The university had previously placed Powers on paid administrative leave following the demands from Mayich's parents and several teammates. These individuals alleged that the school's description of the workout was inaccurate, claiming that Mayich was not provided with water breaks and exhibited signs of distress prior to collapsing. They also contended that essential emergency equipment, such as cold-water immersion tubs, was absent from the field during the workout. ASU has enlisted former Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Scott Bales to oversee an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mayich's collapse. The university and Sun Devil Athletics have expressed gratitude for Powers' contributions in establishing ASU as a Division I hockey program, but they maintain that the focus remains on fully understanding what happened to Mayich and ensuring such an incident never occurs again.",
  "summary": "Matthew Mayich, a 21-year-old sophomore, collapsed during an Aug. 20 workout and had to be put on life support.",
  "key_points": [
    "ASU ends partnership with Greg Powers after Matthew Mayich's health crisis",
    "Mayich, 21, placed on life support, unlikely to recover",
    "Powers replaced by Dave Hakstol, former NHL assistant coach"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}