Blues Prospect Matthew Mayich Hospitalized After Summer Workout
St. Louis Blues prospect Matthew Mayich has been hospitalized in a coma following a strenuous, military-style outdoor workout at Arizona State University. The university has launched an investigation into the incident as the player's family seeks legal counsel.
Why it matters
The incident raises serious questions about the safety protocols and intensity of off-season training programs for collegiate athletes.
9/1: Rob Carey, an attorney representing the Mayich family, shed light on the incident involving defenseman Matthew Mayich in an interview with College Hockey News. Carey criticized Arizona State University’s investigation and pledged to launch his own after revealing that Mayich has “zero chance” of recovery. This article will be updated with additional details as they are made available.
8/27: The St. Louis Blues have released a statement sharing the hospitalization of defense prospect Matthew Mayich , who collapsed during off-season workouts with Arizona State University. Mayich was preparing for his first season with the Sun Devils after transferring from New York’s Clarkson University last season. The event occured on Thursday, August 21 at 8:31 a.m. and left Mayich in a coma per AZ Central and The Arizona Republic .
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