Arizona State University hockey player Matthew Mayich remains hospitalized after collapsing during an outdoor team workout in Tempe, Arizona.
Mayich, 21, is a sophomore defenseman for the Sun Devils and was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the sixth round of the 2023 NHL Draft. According to the supplied report, a family member confirmed that he was still hospitalized as of Tuesday, August 25.
ASU vice president of media relations Chris Fiscus said in a statement that a student-athlete who collapsed during an outdoor exercise on Thursday morning remained hospitalized. The university did not publicly identify the athlete, citing privacy concerns, and said it was reviewing the circumstances surrounding the workout.
Fiscus did not confirm whether the exercise was officially sanctioned by the team.
The report also noted that Thursday was the first day NCAA rules allowed college hockey teams to begin formal activities, as Arizona State classes had begun that day.
No detailed update on Mayich’s medical condition was made available.
According to The Athletic, Tempe Fire Medical Rescue responded to Sun Angel Stadium on the ASU campus that morning for what was described as a “heat-related illness.” An unnamed patient was treated at the scene and transported to a hospital.
Temperatures in Tempe reportedly reached as high as 106 degrees that day, with the average temperature just below 93 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Before joining Arizona State, Mayich spent one season at Clarkson University, appearing in 34 games as a freshman. He also played four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League before being drafted by St. Louis.
The Blues released a statement expressing support for Mayich and his family.
“The entire Blues organization is keeping Matthew Mayich close to our hearts as we pray for his comfort and recovery while he continues to undergo medical treatment in Arizona,” Blues president of hockey operations Doug Armstrong said.
Armstrong added that Mayich’s agent had been keeping the organization informed about his medical status and said the team was extending support to his family, friends and teammates.
Mayich’s family also held a virtual prayer session on Tuesday. His cousin, Victoria Beara, thanked the community for its support and encouraged people to continue praying for him.
The Sun Devils are scheduled to open their season on October 2 at Lindenwood University.
