Arizona State Appoints Former Chief Justice to Lead Hockey Player Collapse Review
Arizona State has appointed a former chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court to lead an independent review of a hockey player's collapse.
Peoria Bloomington, IL, October 2, 2026 — Arizona State University has announced the appointment of a former chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court to oversee an independent review concerning the collapse of a hockey player.
The university has engaged the former chief justice to lead an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding a hockey player’s collapse. The specific details of the collapse, including the identity of the player, the date of the incident, and the exact nature of the medical event, were not immediately available.
The role of the former chief justice will be to conduct an impartial examination of the situation. The scope and timeline for this review were not provided. This appointment signifies the university’s commitment to understanding the incident comprehensively.
Further information regarding the review’s findings and any subsequent actions will be released as the investigation progresses. The name of the former chief justice appointed to lead this review was not provided in the initial announcement.
Story summarized from the original created by DAVID BRANDT, Associated Press on www.centralillinoisproud.com, see more information here.
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