Arizona State Hockey Player’s Parents Seek Coach Leave Amidst Collapse Investigation
Parents of an Arizona State hockey player who collapsed during an outdoor workout are calling for coaches involved to be placed on leave until an independent investigation is completed.

Elmira, NY, September 29, 2026 —
Parents of a student athlete within the Arizona State University hockey program are requesting that coaches be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an independent investigation. The call comes after the player collapsed during an outdoor workout session.
The specific details surrounding the player’s collapse, including the date of the incident and the player’s current condition, have not been publicly disclosed. Information regarding the nature of the outdoor workout, the duration, intensity, and supervision present during the event is also not available.
The parents’ demand centers on ensuring a thorough and unbiased review of the circumstances leading to the player’s collapse. They are advocating for the coaches directly involved in overseeing the workout to be temporarily removed from their duties to facilitate this independent investigation.
The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The specific coaching staff members implicated in the request were not named in the summary provided. Furthermore, the status of any ongoing investigation, or details about its initiation, were not included.
Arizona State University’s athletic department has not released a public statement regarding the incident or the parents’ request at this time. The timeline for the commencement or completion of an independent investigation has not been established.
Further details regarding the incident, the parties involved, and any potential disciplinary actions or procedural changes are expected to emerge as the situation develops.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN MARSHALL, Associated Press on www.mytwintiers.com, see more information here.
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