Arizona State Taps Former Chief Justice for Independent Review of Hockey Player’s Collapse
Arizona State has engaged a former chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court to lead an independent review concerning the collapse of a hockey player during an outdoor workout.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 2, 2026 —
Arizona State University (ASU) has appointed a former chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court to oversee an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse of a hockey player. The incident occurred during an outdoor workout session.
The university confirmed the engagement of the former justice, whose name was not immediately provided, to lead the independent review. This review is intended to examine the events leading up to and during the hockey player’s collapse. Further details regarding the specific timeline or location of the incident were not disclosed.
The scope of the review is expected to address the conditions under which the outdoor workout took place and to provide an objective assessment of the situation. The decision to appoint an independent reviewer underscores the university’s commitment to thoroughly investigating the matter.
As of now, details concerning the identity of the player, their current condition, or the specific cause of the collapse have not been made public. The outcome of the independent review is anticipated to shed light on these aspects of the incident.
Story summarized from the original created by DAVID BRANDT, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.
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