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Arizona State hockey coach on leave after practice that left player fighting for life

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Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers has been placed on paid administrative leave days after several members of his team asked the university to remove him pending an investigation into a teammate's collapse. Greg Powers taken off duties during investigationMatthew Mayich unlikely to recover, says lawyerArizona State have placed hockey coach Greg Powers on administrative leave as the school investigates the collapse of a player during an outdoor workout.Arizona State’s Matthew Mayich collapsed during an outdoor workout in August. He suffered from external heat stroke that reduced flow of oxygen to his brain and is unlikely to recover, according to family attorney Rob Carey.

Carey said the 21-year-old Mayich had shown signs of distress before his collapse at the workout, which took place in 89F heat. Carey also said there was no cold water tub available, which is often used to treat overheating. The Green Beret in charge of the practice, Tim Ziesel, did not have a contract with the university.

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