What happened: Arizona State men’s hockey coach Greg Powers declined to discuss the conditioning session that resulted in Matthew Mayich being placed on life support. During his first public availability since August 20, Powers instead described the university as 'still a great place to be.'

Why it matters: The remarks occurred during NCHC Media Day, representing the head coach's first public statements since the incident. The situation also drew an emotional response from teammate Ben Muthersbaugh during the same media event.

What to watch: Local authorities and university officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the sanctioned team activity.