DANBURY, Conn. – ECAC Hockey has announced a new partnership with Just Play Sports Solutions as the presenting sponsor of the Men’s and Women’s Rookie of the Week and Month awards for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons. 

"We're excited to welcome Just Play Sports Solutions as an official partner of ECAC Hockey," said Doug Christiansen, ECAC Hockey Commissioner. "Just Play's platform is already trusted by elite programs across many sports and this partnership gives our coaches and student-athletes access to the same caliber of tools — from game planning to player development — that help programs compete at the highest level. We're proud to team up with a company so committed to helping athletes and coaches succeed both on and off the ice."

“This partnership is a natural fit for us,” said Just Play Co-Founder Andy Wachter. “ECAC Hockey represents some of the most competitive, tradition-rich programs in college athletics, and we’re proud to give their coaches and student-athletes access to the same tools that top programs across the country rely on every day.”

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.

About Just Play

Just Play is the standard in consolidating and integrating the coaching workflow across player teaching, opponent scouting, recruiting, and analytics. Serving over 1,200 teams across professional and collegiate sports, Just Play delivers intuitive tools that streamline workflow and help coaches focus on what matters most, winning.