NHL prospect Matthew Mayich, originally from Hamilton and a former player for the Ottawa 67’s in junior hockey, is currently hospitalized in Arizona due to an incident during off-ice training, according to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Mayich, 21, was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the sixth round of the 2023 NHL draft.
Mayich’s player history shows his involvement in minor hockey with the Hamilton Huskies from 2016 to 2020 before joining the 67’s. The OHL reported that he was admitted to the hospital on August 20 while preparing for the upcoming 2026-27 season in Arizona.
St. Louis Blues expressed their support for Mayich’s recovery, with Doug Armstrong, the team’s president of hockey operations, stating that the entire organization is keeping Mayich in their thoughts and prayers during his medical treatment in Arizona. OHL commissioner Bryan Crawford also shared a message of support for Mayich and his family.
Arizona State University, where Mayich is listed as a player, confirmed that a student collapsed during an outdoor morning exercise session and remains hospitalized. The university is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident but did not disclose the student’s identity.
The Hamilton Steel Hockey Club, formerly known as the Hamilton Huskies, previously congratulated Mayich when he signed with the 67’s in 2021 and when he was selected by the Blues in 2023. Mayich has been associated with the organization since he was nine years old.
The hockey community continues to show solidarity and support for Mayich and his loved ones during this challenging time.