named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Equipment Certification Program
Reviews and certifies hockey safety equipment including helmets, face protectors, and neck laceration protectors against ASTM, ISO, and BNQ standards
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Uncategorized 7 activities
- Collaborates with industry to correct product labeling and safety guidanceWorks with manufacturers and industry partners to correct service life labeling for HECC-certified neck laceration protectors, ensuring consumer guidance reflects a five-year expiration period to maintain safety and certification integrity.
- Conducts and oversees performance testing of hockey equipmentPerforms or validates laboratory testing of hockey equipment to ensure compliance with adopted standards, including impact absorption, structural integrity, and toughness. Tests include helmet drop simulations under various temperature conditions, puck impact testing on goaltender masks at 80 mph, and multi-speed impact testing on face masks and visors.
- Develops and maintains certification standards for hockey equipmentEstablishes minimum performance criteria and selects nationally recognized testing standards for hockey equipment, including helmets, face protectors, and neck laceration protectors, through board-approved specifications. This includes ongoing evaluation and adoption of standards such as ASTM F513-22 and ASTM F1587-22 for certification compliance.
- Issues public notices and consumer alerts on certification violationsIdentifies and discloses unauthorized use of HECC certification labels on products such as Soyuz and Prime brand helmets, issues public notices to correct mislabeling, and provides contact channels for consumers to report counterfeit or falsely labeled equipment.
- Manages certification program validation through procurementSolicits bids for a third-party Validator to oversee its Certification Program from October 21, 2025, to October 21, 2029, including extension options, to ensure ongoing compliance and integrity of the certification process.
- Operates third-party certification program for hockey protective equipmentManages a comprehensive certification process for hockey equipment, including player and goaltender helmets, face protectors, and neck laceration protectors, involving manufacturer applications, third-party testing validation, and public listing of certified products. Certification is required by USA Hockey and applies to specific models and sizes.
- Provides consumer education and guidance on certified equipment useOffers guidance to consumers on verifying HECC certification status, warns against modifications that void certification (e.g., adding non-certified spit guards), and issues reminders on proper use of neck laceration protectors. Maintains a public list of certified equipment and approved helmet-spit guard combinations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$212K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$195K92%
Investment income$17K8%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$327K
Program expenses29%
Admin / overhead71%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$322K
Cash$305K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$322K
Liquid reserves11.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 20
- ALAN MURDOCH — VICE PRESIDE
- ALEX CUSSON — BOARD MEMBER
- ANNE MARIE ELLIS — BOARD MEMBER
- BENJAMIN RINGROSE — BOARD MEMBER
- CAITLIN MIOSEK — SECRETARY
- DALE PFRIEM — BOARD MEMBER
- DEAN MORAN — BOARD MEMBER
- DENNIS KASPROWICZ — BOARD MEMBER
- EVANGELOS SPYROU — BOARD MEMBER
- JEAN-FRANCOISE LAPERRIERE — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH LUNNY — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN MARGARUCCI — BOARD MEMBER
- LEN CLEMENT — PRESIDENT
- MARIE-CLAUDE GENEREUX — BOARD MEMBER
- RICK GREENWALD — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVE PFRIEM — BOARD MEMBER
- TAYLOR HADLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- TERRENCE SMITH PHD — BOARD MEMBER
- WHITMAN KWOK — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM E BRENNAN JR CPA — TREASURER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- ASTM International Partner — Utilizes ASTM standards (F1045, F1587, F513) for testing hockey helmets, goaltender headgear, and face protectors.
- BAUER HOCKEY LTD. Partner — Manufacturer whose hockey equipment is certified by HECC.
- CSA Group Partner — Collaborates with CSA Group to serve as the validator for hockey equipment certification inquiries.
- Canadian Standards Association Partner — Third-party validator (testing laboratory) used by HECC to evaluate equipment compliance
- Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Partner — Applies CAN/CSA Z262.2 standard for visor testing.
- EYE KING LTD. Partner — Manufacturer whose hockey equipment is certified by HECC.
- National Collegiate Athletic Association Government — Organization requiring HECC certified equipment
- National Federation of High Schools Government — Organization requiring HECC certified equipment
- Ryan W. Miosek, Esq. Government — General Counsel for HECC, serving as point of contact for consumer reports regarding mislabeled equipment.
- Ryan W. Miosek, Esq. Government — HECC General Counsel responsible for handling inquiries related to consumer notices.
- SPORT MASKA INC. Partner — Manufacturer whose hockey equipment is certified by HECC.
- USA Hockey Government — Rules-making organization that requires HECC certified equipment and mandated neck laceration protectors for players under 18
- USA Hockey Partner — Requested the creation of HECC and mandates the use of HECC Certified Equipment.
- VAUGHN CUSTOM SPORTS Partner — Manufacturer whose goaltender equipment is certified by HECC.
- WARRIOR SPORTS Partner — Manufacturer whose hockey equipment is certified by HECC.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Certification Integrity Enforcementmethodology: certification_integrity_enforcementBy actively monitoring and enforcing proper use of certification labels—including public identification of non-compliant products and enabling consumer reporting—the organization protects both consumer safety and the credibility of the certification system because misuse undermines trust and endangers users.
- Independent Certification with Third-Party Validationmethodology: independent_certificationBy establishing independent, standards-based certification and requiring ISO-compliant third-party validators, the organization ensures objective verification of hockey equipment safety, which enhances consumer trust and compliance because it removes conflicts of interest and aligns with international best practices in product certification.
- Standardized Safety Testing Based on Scientific Protocolsmethodology: safety_standard_certificationBy applying standardized, research-based test methods—such as ASTM protocols and anthropometric simulations—the organization ensures that certified equipment provides real-world protection because testing replicates actual use conditions and known injury risks.
- Time-Based Safety Certification Expirationmethodology: time-limited_certificationBy requiring replacement of certified equipment after a fixed period—such as seven years for helmets and five years for neck protectors—the organization ensures ongoing safety because material degradation over time reduces protective performance, even if the equipment appears intact.