Arizona State asks former Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Scott Bales to lead an independent review of the collapse of hockey player Matthew Mayich during an outdoor workout in August. The request is made about 43 days after Mayich is hospitalized, according to multiple reports.
The university says the review will consider its own findings as well as information provided by attorneys for the Mayich family, attorneys for members of the hockey team, and law enforcement. A university official states in a memo that Bales will evaluate the materials and determine what additional steps, if any, are warranted.
Across outlets, the core details are consistent: Mayich’s August collapse during a workout, ASU’s decision to commission an independent review, and the selection of Bales—an Arizona Supreme Court chief justice in prior service—to oversee the process. Coverage differs mainly in emphasis and timing, with some reports highlighting the number of days since hospitalization and others focusing on the scope of documents and testimony to be reviewed.
