A promising NHL prospect is hospitalized in Arizona after an off-ice training incident, according to the Ontario Hockey League. Matthew Mayich, 21, who was born in Hamilton and spent his junior career with the Ottawa 67’s, remains in the hospital following the incident.
The OHL provided the update, noting Mayich’s hospitalization but offering no further details about the incident itself. The league confirmed Mayich’s status but did not disclose specifics of his condition or the circumstances surrounding the training incident.
Mayich’s hockey journey includes time with the Hamilton Huskies during his minor hockey days. He was later drafted by the St. Louis Blues in 2023, marking a notable step in his professional trajectory.
The 21-year-old forward is currently in Arizona, where the medical situation is under evaluation. No additional information about his prognosis or treatment plan was released by the OHL or affiliated parties as of the latest update.
