What Happened
During their stay in Arizona ahead of the regular-season opener, members of the Toronto Maple Leafs visited the family of Matthew Mayich. The 21-year-old defenceman and St. Louis Blues prospect has remained hospitalized following a medical emergency during an August 20 outdoor workout with the Arizona State University hockey team. While skating at ASU Mullett Arena on Saturday, Maple Leafs players wore hats and T-shirts featuring Mayich's initials, his photograph, and his number 27 to show their support. Toronto is currently practicing in Arizona during a five-day break between their final pre-season game and their regular-season opener against the Montreal Canadiens.
Key Details
- Matthew Mayich is a 21-year-old defenceman and St. Louis Blues prospect.
- He collapsed during an outdoor ASU workout on August 20.
- Toronto practiced at Mullett Arena on Saturday.
- Players wore apparel featuring his MM initials, photo, and No. 27.
- Mayich was selected in the sixth round of the 2023 NHL Draft.
What It Means
The visit highlights the broader hockey community coming together to support a young player facing a severe medical crisis far from his Stoney Creek, Ontario home, as he continues his recovery following the incident in August.
What's Next
The Toronto Maple Leafs will return to action for their regular-season opener on Tuesday at home against the Montreal Canadiens.