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NHL draft pick will likely not recover after collapsing during team workout in extreme heat, lawyer says
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points Matthew Mayich, a 21-year-old sophomore defenseman, was rushed to a hospital where he remains. The incident occurred on August 20 when temperatures reached 106 degrees.
From Tempe, Ariz.: An NHL draft pick's condition is not expected to improve after collapsing during an outdoor workout in extreme heat. Matthew Mayich, a 21-year-old sophomore defenseman, was rushed to a hospital where he remains. His lawyer says he is incapacitated and his condition is unlikely to change. Mayich's family is with him and has expressed gratitude for support from the hockey community and his teammates.
The incident occurred on August 20 when temperatures reached 106 degrees. Further details about the workout and the events surrounding Mayich's collapse are available from the source.
Mayich's condition has been described by his family's lawyer, who provided a statement to media outlets.
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