Tradition Meets Innovation: HELIOS x ECAC Hockey

DANBURY, Connecticut - September 9, 2025 – ECAC Hockey has announced a new partnership with HELIOS as the Preferred Wearable Technology of the ECAC and official sponsor of the Men’s and Women’s Most Outstanding Player awards. HELIOS will present the MOP awards following both league championship games in March.

“HELIOS is on the cutting edge of technology and hockey,” said ECAC Hockey Commissioner Doug Christiansen. “They provide relevant data to players and teams that inform decisions and training methods. ECAC Hockey prides itself on being innovative and forward thinking and the partnership with HELIOS is consistent with that ideology. We are bullish not only on their product but also on their leadership team.”

“ECAC Hockey boasts a strong tradition of excellence in both hockey and academics,” said HELIOS CEO & Founder Bill Near. “We are excited to collaborate with their hockey programs as the HELIOS AI data analytics platform aligns perfectly with the ECAC student-athletes' objectives for data-driven improvement and performance optimization.”

About HELIOS

HELIOS is the premier wearable and AI powered analytics platform for ice hockey, used by elite programs across youth, prep, collegiate, and national levels. HELIOS transforms games and practices into measurable insights—empowering players and coaches with data to drive smarter training, better performance, and faster development.

About ECAC Hockey

Established in 1961-62, ECAC Hockey is home to elite student-athletes from 12 of the nation’s most prestigious institutions: Brown University, Clarkson University, Colgate University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Princeton University, Quinnipiac University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, St. Lawrence University, Union College, and Yale University.

Media Contact:
Michael Lombardi
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michael@helioshockey.com
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