ASU Hockey Coach Suspected of Destroying Evidence After Player's Collapse Arizona State University hockey coach Greg Powers is under investigation for allegedly replacing his cellphone to destroy evidence related to the collapse of player Matthew Mayich. The lawyer for the Mayich family accuses Powers of failing to preserve critical data from the day of the incident, which includes potential coaching communications and videos of the workout. Powers, 49, may have replaced a cellphone containing videos, photos, text messages and communication among the ASU coaching staff that he was legally obligated to preserve, according to a report by A lawyer representing the Mayich family wrote a letter about the phone's whereabouts to the university on October 3, which the outlet obtained. "The timing and circumstances raise serious concerns that relevant evidence has been destroyed," Phoenix lawyer Leonard Aragon wrote in the letter. "The failure to secure the mobile device of the head coach who was present at, and reportedly arranged, the workout at issue is unacceptable. "A new video shows the moments before Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich collapsed during a controversial outdoor team workout last month, leaving him in the hospital with "zero chance of recovery.Lawyer Condemns Phone Replacement By Coach" The video, obtained and published by Arizona's Family on Tuesday, September 22, features Green Beret Tim Ziesel running the workout on the field Aragon said Powers allegedly replaced the phone due to "death threats" he was receiving in the wake of the Mayich tragedy. "Replacing the physical device does nothing to stop threats directed to a phone number or account; it does, however, put at risk the very data that is relevant to the events of August 20, 2026," the attorney wrote.Powers was present when Mayich, 21, collapsed due to a heat stroke during an outdoor, military-style workout held August 20 on the school's Tempe campus. Mayich allegedly was not given any water throughout the nearly hourlong session, and his body allegedly was left in the sun for minutes before proper action was taken."Matthew and his family remain foremost in my thoughts and prayers," Powers said in a statement at the time. "What happened to Matthew has deeply affected everyone in our program, and I continue to hope for strength and healing for him and his family. I support the University's decision to place me on administrative leave while the circumstances surrounding the August 20 workout are reviewed. I believe this will allow the review to proceed thoroughly, independently and without distraction.Athlete Left With Zero Chance Of Recovery"Disturbing alleged details have emerged about the collapse and subsequent hospitalization of Arizona State University hockey player Matthew Mayich. Mayich, 21, suffered a heat stroke during an outdoor, military-style workout on August 20. The athlete has remained in the hospital since, with his attorney, Robert Carey, saying he has "zero chance of recovery." The minutes "We've heard some things about what our family wants that aren't right, so we want to be clear," the statement said. "We want this team to have a great season, and we'll be cheering for you. But the coaches who ran that workout on August 20 need to be removed while an independent investigation gets to the truth. The players shouldn't have to worry about retaliation from the people they report to every day.Team Splits Games Amidst Ongoing Investigation" Arizona State opened their season on October 2, splitting two games on the road against Lindenwood. In their first home series of the season over the weekend, they split two games against Holy Cross. Store That Scorned Kelly Clarkson Shares 2nd Subtle Response to Her Claims