Alaska's McLay Named CCM Hockey/ECHL Athletic Trainer of the Year
June 1, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release
PRINCETON, N.J. - The ECHL announced on Wednesday that Scott McLay of the Alaska Aces is the 2015-16 recipient of the ECHL Athletic Trainer of the Year Award, presented by CCM Hockey.
The winner is determined in a vote of the league's equipment managers and athletic trainers. CCM Hockey recognizes the efforts and accomplishments of ECHL equipment managers and will award McLay a CCM gift card in honor of his achievement.
The 2015-16 season was McLay's first with the Aces. Previously, he spent almost two years as the head trainer for the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League. A native of Kitchener, Ontario, McLay also has two years of experience at Lake Superior State University as a trainer for hockey, softball, tennis and golf, as well as three years with the ECHL's Las Vegas Wranglers.
ECHL Athletic Trainer of the Year
2015-16 Scott McLay, Alaska Aces
2014-15 Brad Fredrick, Toledo Walleye
2013-14 Steve Ruhmel, Florida Everblades
2012-13 Bob Case, Cincinnati Cyclones
2011-12 Mike Schroeder, Chicago Express
2010-11 Kevin Anderson, Stockton Thunder
2009-10 Bobby Walls, Ontario Reign
2008-09 Bryan Rodgers, Dayton Bombers
2007-08 Brian Grogesky, Reading Royals
ECHL Stories from June 1, 2016
- Americans Fall 3-2, in Game 3 of the Kelly Cup Finals - Allen Americans
- Melindy Muscles Nailers Past Americans in Third Period - Wheeling Nailers
- Komets Announce Protected List - Fort Wayne Komets
- Swamp Rabbits Announce Protected List - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- ECHL Transactions - June 1 - ECHL
- Thunder Announce 2016-17 Protected List - Adirondack Thunder
- Mallards Announce Protected List - Quad City Mallards
- Gladiators Release Protected List - Atlanta Gladiators
- Royals Announce Protected List - Reading Royals
- Alaska's McLay Named CCM Hockey/ECHL Athletic Trainer of the Year - ECHL
- Nailers vs. Americans Game Day Snap Shot - Wheeling Nailers
- Vanecek and Margonari Join Hershey for Calder Cup Finals - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Today - June 1 - ECHL
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
