Report: ASU review leaves Mayich family demanding answers

Arizona State’s internal review of the workout that left hockey player Matthew Mayich on life support has raised as many questions as it answered, according to a report published on Tuesday by The Athletic. The review, released Tuesday, did not assign responsibility for what happened. Instead, the university promised to create a “blue-ribbon advisory panel” … Read more

Report: ASU workout under scrutiny after Mayich collapse

Questions continue to mount over how an outside trainer was brought in to conduct an Arizona State hockey workout that ended with sophomore defenseman Matthew Mayich suffering exertional heatstroke and falling into a coma, according to a report from The Arizona Republic. Earlier this week, investigative reporter Robert Anglen reported that Tim Ziesel, a former … Read more

Report: ASU heat policies questioned after Mayich collapse

Arizona State’s policies for preventing and treating heat-related illness are being called into question following the Aug. 20 collapse of hockey player Matthew Mayich, who remains in a coma after suffering what his family’s attorney says was exertional heatstroke. According to a report in The Arizona Republic, Mayich had been in the Phoenix area for … Read more

Report: Attorney challenges ASU account of Mayich collapse

An attorney representing the family of Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich says the university is failing to properly investigate the circumstances surrounding the 21-year-old defenseman’s collapse during an outdoor team workout last month. According to an extensive report in The Arizona Republic, attorney Robert Carey said Mayich has “zero chance of recovery” and that … Read more

ASU, Blues prospect Mayich remains hospitalized after collapse

Arizona State’s Matthew Mayich remains hospitalized more than a week after collapsing during an outdoor team workout, according to multiple reports. Mayich, a 21-year-old defenseman who transferred to Arizona State from Clarkson this offseason, reportedly collapsed during the Aug. 20 workout and was transported to a hospital. Emergency responders initially described the incident as heat-related. … Read more

Monday 10: Arizona State, St. Cloud get tourney wins

Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1) Host Arizona State three-peats at Desert Hockey Classic Arizona State defeated Air Force, 5-2, to claim its third consecutive Desert Hockey Classic title on Saturday. Rookie Carmelo Crandell scored twice in the third period for the … Read more

Defending champ Denver outlasts Arizona State 4-2 in NCHC conference semifinals, will play for Frozen Faceoff title Saturday

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The last time the Denver Pioneers took the ice at Xcel Energy Center, they won and brought their 10th national championship back to the Rocky Mountains. There’s just something about playing in St. Paul that brings out good hockey for DU, and after outlasting the Arizona State Sun Devils 4-2 on … Read more

Hockey Commissioners Association hands out six monthly men’s honors for Jan. 2025, including three co-players of the month

The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced its men’s hockey monthly award winners for Jan. 2025. The three co-players of the month are Army West Point sophomore defenseman Mac Gadowsky, Arizona State senior forward Ryan Kirwan and Minnesota junior forward Jimmy Snuggerud, rookie of the month is Michigan Tech goaltender Ryan Manzella, and co-goaltenders of the … Read more

Arizona State gets commitment from WHL player Whitehead, who is aiming to challenge NCAA eligibility rule regarding major junior players

Braxton Whitehead, an Alaska native starting his fourth full season with the WHL’s Regina Pats, has announced his commitment to Arizona State for the 2025-26 season, according to ESPN. Currently, major junior players (OHL, QMJHL, WHL) are not eligible to play NCAA hockey. “[ASU’s] slogan is ‘Be the Tradition’ and I think they love the … Read more

Veteran college hockey coach Corbett takes on new role as assistant coach at Arizona State in ‘tremendous day’ for Sun Devils

Arizona State has announced the hiring of Mike Corbett as assistant coach. Corbett most recently finished his third season as assistant coach with Quinnipiac. He was instrumental in the Bobcats’ postseason success during his tenure, including the 2023 national championship. “This is a tremendous day for our program. Mike is a great coach, great recruiter … Read more

Longtime Arizona State assistant Field leaves Sun Devils, takes job with WHL’s Silvertips

Arizona State associate head coach Mike Field has left the Sun Devils for an assistant coach position with the WHL’s Everett Silvertips. Field served with ASU for eight seasons. While there, Field managed the team’s defensemen as well as the team’s penalty kill. Under his tutelage, the Sun Devils ranked third-best in Division I last … Read more

NCHC expanding for 2024-25 season, adding Arizona State as conference’s ninth member

For the first time since play began in 2013, the NCHC is expanding with the addition of Arizona State as the ninth member of the conference beginning with the 2024-25 season. Arizona State will join Colorado College, Denver, Miami, Minnesota Duluth, Omaha, North Dakota, St. Cloud State and Western Michigan in composing the NCHC’s membership. … Read more

Former Boston University men’s hockey coach O’Connell moves to Arizona State as associate coach, recruiting coordinator

Arizona State has announced the hiring of Albie O’Connell as associate coach and recruiting coordinator for the men’s hockey team. O’Connell begins his role with the Sun Devils on July 3. O’Connell spent a combined eight years at Boston University, working his way up from assistant coach to associate head coach and finally, head coach. … Read more

Colgate assistant coach Borges moves to Arizona State for similar role with Sun Devils

Arizona State has announced the hiring of Dana Borges to an assistant coach/player development role. Borges most recently finished his second season as associate head coach at Colgate, helping the Raiders to their first ECAC Hockey championship in 33 years and first NCAA tournament appearance since 2014-15. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Dana … Read more