Personal Profile About Matthew Mayich
Matthew Mayich is an ice hockey defenseman and St. Louis Blues prospect. Ottawa selected him 74th overall in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection before St. Louis chose him 170th overall in the sixth round of the 2023 NHL Draft. Mayich later took part in the Blues’ Prospect Showcase and attended the team’s training camp. He served as an alternate captain during his final two junior seasons. Across his OHL regular-season career, he recorded 21 goals and 78 assists for 99 points in 256 games. His final season was his most productive, finishing with seven goals, 35 assists, and 42 points as he completed his junior career.
Matthew Mayich Collapsed
Matthew Mayich collapsed during an outdoor Arizona State hockey workout in Tempe on August 20, 2026. The workout took place during an extreme heat warning, although officials said the session was held before the hottest part of the day. Mayich became unresponsive and was taken to a Phoenix hospital. He later received treatment at Barrow Neurological Institute. The exact medical cause of his collapse has not been publicly confirmed.
Matthew Mayich Zero Chance of Recovery
Matthew Mayich zero chance of recovery refers to comments made by Robert Carey, the attorney representing his family. Carey told The Arizona Republic that Mayich had “zero chance of recovery,” while College Hockey News reported him saying there was no real chance of recovery. Arizona’s Family also quoted Carey as saying Mayich was incapacitated and his condition was highly unlikely to change. These statements came from the family’s attorney rather than a publicly released hospital diagnosis.
Matthew Mayich Condition
Matthew Mayich condition remained critical following the August 20 collapse. Reports on September 1 said he was still hospitalized at Barrow Neurological Institute and receiving life-support care. His family’s attorney said his condition was highly unlikely to improve. The St. Louis Blues had earlier confirmed that Mayich continued to receive medical treatment in Arizona. No detailed diagnosis explaining the collapse has been released publicly.
Matthew Mayich Parents
Matthew Mayich parents are John and Christina Mayich, according to the Ontario Hockey League. The league named them publicly while sending support to Matthew and the entire Mayich family following his hospitalization.
Matthew Mayich Family
Matthew Mayich family remained at his side following his hospitalization. His family was grateful for the support received from his teammates and the wider hockey community. Mayich is from Stoney Creek, Ontario, and played four seasons with the Ottawa 67’s before beginning his college hockey career at Clarkson University.