HELIOS Partners with NHL Star Matthew Knies to Revolutionize Youth Hockey Training
Portsmouth, NH – June 4, 2025 – HELIOS, a leader in sports technology innovation, is proud to announce a partnership with Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies to transform youth sports training—starting with ice hockey. This collaboration combines elite athletic performance with cutting-edge technology to deliver data-driven insights, personalized development feedback, and automated shift video to players and coaches.
As the youth sports industry accelerates toward a projected $70 billion market by 2030, HELIOS is at the forefront, empowering the next generation of athletes with AI-powered wearable technology that makes performance measurable, personalized, and actionable.
Knies, known for his powerful skating and relentless work ethic, exemplifies the future of athlete development.
“When I was younger, there wasn’t any way to track what I was doing. I always dreamed of having something like this,” said Knies. “Now, HELIOS has completely changed the landscape for youth hockey. I’m excited to work with them and drive the game forward.”
The HELIOS platform captures key skating metrics—speed, acceleration, power, efficiency, and more—giving coaches and players real-time, objective data to optimize training, reduce injury risk, and accelerate growth.
“Matthew’s development journey aligns perfectly with our mission,” said Bill Near, CEO of HELIOS. “Together, we’re setting a new standard for how athletes train, compete, and evolve.”
About HELIOS
HELIOS is the leading wearable technology and data platform for ice hockey. Trusted across youth, junior, and pro levels, HELIOS delivers unmatched insight into skating performance, transforming how development is measured and achieved.
About Matthew Knies
Matthew Knies is a forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs and one of the NHL’s most promising young players. A standout in the USHL and at the University of Minnesota, he earned All-American honors and helped Team USA win gold at the IIHF World Junior Championship. Off the ice, Knies is dedicated to helping young athletes train smarter and reach their potential.
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