SUN DEVIL HOCKEY

Photo provided to Arizona Republic by Tim Ziesel via Buddy Rake New details have emerged that raise questions as to whether proper channels were followed leading up to the August 20th workout that led to the collapse and hospitalization of Arizona State hockey defenseman Matthew Mayich. A new report from Robert Anglen of the Arizona Republic indicates that trainer Tim Ziesel was never formally engaged in a contract for the planned three-day workout, instead being retained by

As of this moment, it doesn't seem as if Sun Devil hockey is going to experience any season-altering changes as an internal review continues regarding the collapse of defenseman Matthew Mayich during a team workout. Nevertheless, Thursday saw a statement issued by Brian Ramsay, Executive Director for the Professional Hockey Players' Association, that seemingly commented on the situation in Tempe: Notably, Ramsay did not mention Arizona State by name. He used vague phrasing li

Photo: Tom Hardon As the saga surrounding the August 20th collapse of defenseman Matthew Mayich continues, the start to the 2026-27 season looms closer and closer. With just over three weeks until the scheduled opener on October 2nd at Lindenwood University, all signs point to the season at least starting on time. Little has been said by the university throughout this process, but a statement was released on September 5th offering support to Mayich as he remains hospitalized

After a dominant season-opening win on Saturday, the Sun Devils are getting ready to hit the road for a huge test against No. 8-ranked Texas A&M. We’re opening our mailbag up for the full week ahead of this matchup to get all of your questions not only about football, but anything on your mind about Sun Devil Athletics. Submit your questions here, and look to see if we pick your question to answer on Friday. As always, Forks Up and Give ‘Em Hell, Devils!

Sun Devils hosting Miami University on January 9, 2026. Photo: Tom Hardon New reporting from Robert Anglen suggests that heat policies regarding player workouts may not have been adequately followed for the workout that led to Matthew Mayich's collapse and hospitalization on August 20th. In multiple interviews, family attorney Rob Carey has stated that Mayich was in the Phoenix area for "five days max" before the workout took place, leading to his collapse due to exertional h

All eyes have been on Arizona State this week, but not because of their upcoming football season opener. Instead, the attention has been on the hockey program, and for all the wrong reasons. In case you've missed it, Sun Devil hockey player Matthew Mayich collapsed during a team workout held the morning of August 20, 2026, the first day that the hockey team was allowed to hold team activities. Mayich has been in a coma ever since, and the attorney for his family has said ther

As details continue to come out regarding the collapse of Sun Devil hockey player Matthew Mayich, and the circumstances that led to it, the attorney for Mayich's family revealed on Wednesday the cause of the collapse. Per the attorney, Rob Carey, Mayich suffered "exertional heat stroke that caused a lack of oxygen to the brain." Carey clarified that "there were no other contributing conditions." Some had speculated that there may have been an underlying medical condition that

Photo Credit: Chris Coduto Getty Images for ONIT Coming off an 8-5 record with a Sun Bowl loss in the 2025 season, the Sun Devils are ready to start fresh when Morgan State comes to Mountain America Stadium on Saturday, September 5th. With 25 new faces across the roster from the transfer portal, the new-look Sun Devils will be poised to make noise in what looks to be a very tight majority of the Big 12 Conference standings. Starting today and going forward every Monday throug

Matthew Mayich playing for Clarkson during the 2025-26 season. Courtesy: Getty Images Sun Devil hockey opens the season at Lindenwood University on Friday, October 2nd, but as the summer winds down, the program is in headlines across the hockey world for a very sobering reason. Reports started swirling on August 23rd about an incident taking place on the first day of practice three days prior in which a Sun Devil hockey player collapsed during the morning workout session and

Sun Devils and Tigers open their first series of the season on November 7, 2025 Sun Devil hockey sure likes their trophies. The first traveling rivalry trophy has come into the fold for Arizona State in the form of the Ed Robson Cup. The trophy will be shared with Colorado College and awarded to the winner of the season series between the two teams. Ed is an alumnus of Colorado College ('55) and the namesake of Ed Robson Arena, opened in 2021. After entering real estate devel