PETERBOROUGH (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) will conduct a technology evaluation at the OHL Top Prospects Game presented by Enbridge Gas in Peterborough, equipping both teams of NHL Draft-eligible prospects with Bearmind head impact and performance monitoring sensors.
The initiative reflects the OHL’s continued leadership within the Canadian Hockey League in exploring data-informed approaches that support elite player development, performance optimization, and long-term player availability, while maintaining a strong focus on player safety.
During the game and practices, Bearmind’s system will capture objective, on-ice data related to impact exposure and workload, enabling the league to assess how insights can complement existing coaching, medical, and development frameworks.
“As the world’s leading development league, the OHL has a responsibility to continually evaluate tools that can help teams better understand the demands placed on elite young athletes,” said Bryan Crawford, Commissioner of the OHL. “This evaluation allows us to explore how performance and impact data may support smarter decision-making around development, preparation, and player availability — all in service of our players’ long-term success.”
Bearmind’s technology is designed to provide teams with objective insights that help contextualize on-ice demands — not only from a safety perspective, but as part of a broader performance and development picture. Following recent implementations with teams in the QMJHL and the USHL, the OHL Top Prospects Game marks another step in Bearmind’s expansion across elite amateur hockey.
“At the CHL level, the conversation is about development excellence and we are happy to see that head impact monitoring is now part of the equation” said Mathieu Falbriard, CEO of Bearmind. “By combining impact exposure with performance context, teams can better manage workloads, optimize player availability, and support athletes through the most important years of their development. We’re proud to support the OHL as it evaluates how our data can strengthen that ecosystem.”
The evaluation also follows Bearmind’s recently announced partnership with Bauer Hockey, under which a collection of Canadian Hockey League teams will be equipped next season with sensor-ready Bauer RE-AKT 155 helmets, enabling leagues and teams to explore emerging technologies.
For players and families, initiatives such as this reflect a modern development philosophy — one that prioritizes performance intelligence, player availability, and informed decision-making, reinforcing the OHL’s position as a premier destination for high-potential athletes preparing for the next level.
About the Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has long been regarded as the number one development league in the world, continuing to serve as a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League. The OHL consists of 20 teams, with 17 located in Ontario, two in the state of Michigan and one in the state of Pennsylvania. A proud member of the Canadian Hockey League, the OHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships, with over 329 graduates receiving OHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice in 2024-25, resulting in a collective investment of over $42 million by OHL member teams over the past 15 years.
About Bearmind
Bearmind is a Swiss sports technology company dedicated to protecting athletes and advancing performance. Bearmind head impact monitoring and analytics platform helps teams and organizations understand and manage head impact exposure, optimize athlete performance, and enhance athlete safety through data-driven insight.
Read more: www.bearmind.tech
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