NHL prospect Matthew Mayich, originally from Hamilton and a former member of the Ottawa 67’s junior hockey team, is currently hospitalized in Arizona due to an incident during off-ice training, as reported by the Ontario Hockey League. Mayich, aged 21, was selected by the St. Louis Blues as a defenseman in the sixth round of the 2023 NHL draft. His player profile indicates his involvement with the Hamilton Huskies from 2016 to 2020 before joining the 67’s.
According to the OHL, Mayich was hospitalized on August 20 in Arizona while preparing for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The St. Louis Blues have expressed their support and prayers for Mayich’s recovery. Arizona State University, where Mayich is listed as a player, confirmed that a student from the hockey team collapsed during an outdoor morning exercise session and is currently hospitalized. The university is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Doug Armstrong, the Blues’ president of hockey operations, conveyed the organization’s heartfelt support for Mayich’s recovery and extended sympathy to his family, friends, and teammates. OHL commissioner Bryan Crawford echoed similar sentiments, expressing solidarity with Mayich, his parents, and the entire family.
The Hamilton Steel Hockey Club, formerly known as the Huskies, celebrated Mayich’s achievements when he signed with the ’67s in 2021 and when he was drafted by the Blues in 2023. Mayich had been part of the Huskies organization since he was nine years old, garnering respect and admiration from teammates and opponents alike.
