Arizona State University has placed men’s ice hockey coach Greg Powers on paid administrative leave after several teammates requested his removal amid an investigation into a teammate’s collapse.

The decision was announced by the university following a group of players who expressed concerns about the coach’s conduct and asked for his removal while the investigation proceeds. The investigation centers on the circumstances surrounding a recent collapse suffered by a team member, though no details about the incident have been released to the public.

Administrative leave is a common practice in collegiate athletics when a coach faces serious concerns, allowing the university to conduct an impartial inquiry without the coach’s presence. The leave is paid, indicating that the university intends to retain Powers during the investigation while maintaining a neutral stance.

Arizona State has not yet issued further statements about the investigation’s scope or timeline. Assistant coaches will assume responsibility for practices and game preparations during Powers’ leave. The university will update the public once the inquiry is complete, and the coach’s status will be determined based on the findings.