DANBURY, CT ECAC member SUNY Canton is a wonderful example of how an Esports program can generate an onslought of positive press.  Few initiatives in the history of that University have generated the amount and extent of the media attention and coverage that their new Esports teams have attracted.  We thought that success story merited mention here, to demonstrate how a school can fully capitalize on the decision to add a Esports program.  The links below highlight SUNY Canton’s Esports success: 

http://news.canton.edu/blog/2017/12/05/esports/

https://www.syracuse.com/schools/index.ssf/2017/12/suny_canton_first_school_in_new_york_to_join_collegiate_esports_league.html

http://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/21778758/suny-canton-takes-holistic-approach-collegiate-esports

http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news05/suny-canton-announces-new-intercollegiate-e-sports-teams-20171206

https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2017/12/18/Colleges/Esports-SUNY.aspx

http://www.wwnytv.com/story/37043391/suny-canton-students-compete-in-video-gaming

https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/4137/suny-canton-competes-in-first-ever-varsity-esports-match

https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/4314/suny-canton-esports-preps-for-livestream-hearthstone-match

http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news05/suny-cantons-new-game-design-major-draws-large-number-of-applicants-20180210

https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/local/esports-programs-growing-in-popularity-at-colleges/71-552106103

https://www.wgrz.com/video/news/local/more-colleges-offering-esports-program/71-8128265

https://www.nyunews.com/2018/04/29/04-29-sports-esports/

https://edscoop.com/esports-program-a-slam-dunk-at-suny-canton

https://youtu.be/-wPtjjU88bk


ABOUT THE ECAC
Established in 1938, the ECAC is the nation’s largest Conference, ranging in location from Maine to Georgia, and westerly to Missouri. The ECAC hosts numerous championships in men’s and women’s sports across Divisions I, II and III, offering opportunities for thousands of student-athletes. For more information, visit www.ecacsports.com.
STAY CONNECTED
Stay updated on the latest news, championships and more by connecting with the ECAC on Facebook (ECACSports), Twitter (@ECACSports) and Instagram.

All questions or inquiries should be directed to Dan Coonan at dcoonan@ecac.org.