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Claim Text: Another day, Powers printed out and posted a text message he said he received from a season-ticket holder and ASU hockey alum that read, in part: “If I was in your place, I cut half the team and call up club players with heart. Because talent obviously means f— all. Talented pussies are still f—ing pussies.”
Simplified Text: Fact: Greg Powers posted a text from an alum that called players "talented pussies."
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "action": "Printed and posted a text message", "person": "Greg Powers" }
Subject Tags: Sports Hockey Coaching
UUID: b48fb4c2-fc7d-4a46-b9f9-d30453c08313
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Created: September 17, 2026 at 9:25 PM (4 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 17, 2026 at 9:25 PM (4 weeks ago)

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Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich in critical condition after military-style workout

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https://nytimes.com/athletic/7600946/2026/09/17/arizona-state-hockey-greg-powers-matthew-mayich

Arizona State University hockey player Matthew Mayich is in critical condition after collapsing during an intense, military-style workout led by a former Green Beret. The workout, implemented by coach Greg Powers to toughen up the team, is under review by the university and police, raising questions about NCAA guidelines and player safety.

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