Arizona State University named assistant coach Mike Corbett as the interim head coach for its men’s hockey team ahead of the season-opening weekend after Greg Powers was placed on administrative leave. Powers’s leave follows an investigation into the collapse of 21-year-old player Matthew Mayich during a recent outdoor workout, though details about the incident remain limited.
ASU confirmed the appointment of Corbett, who was hired in 2024 and is entering his third season with the Sun Devils. The university also stated that an official interim head coach would be named soon, indicating the situation is still evolving. It is unclear whether Corbett was present when Mayich collapsed.
Corbett brings nearly three decades of coaching experience to the role. Before joining Arizona State, he spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the Quinnipiac Bobcats, helping the program secure a national championship in 2023. He also has head coaching experience, having led Alabama-Huntsville for eight seasons from 2013 to 2020.
The Sun Devils are scheduled to begin their season with a two-game series at Lindenwood in Maryland Heights, Missouri, on October 2 and 3. Corbett will oversee the team’s preparations and strategies as they face this early challenge.
The university’s statement on the administrative leave of Powers and the appointment of Corbett came amid ongoing inquiries into the circumstances surrounding Mayich’s collapse. No further details have been released about the player’s condition or the investigation’s progress.
Corbett’s role as interim coach comes at a sensitive moment for ASU hockey, which has been adjusting to recent changes and now must manage the uncertainties surrounding its leadership. The team’s response in the coming weeks will be closely watched as they navigate this difficult period.
For those following Arizona State hockey or seeking updates, reporter Jenna Ortiz can be reached at jenna.ortiz@arizonarepublic.com or via X at @jennarortiz. The original reporting appeared in the Arizona Republic under the headline “What to know about ASU hockey interim coach Mike Corbett.”
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