Libby named CCM Hockey/ECHL Athletic Trainer of the Year

The ECHL announced on Tuesday that Cole Libby of the Utah Grizzlies is the 2016-17 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 athletic trainers and will award Libby a CCM gift card in honor of his achievement.

Libby was named the Grizzlies’ head athletic trainer prior to the start of the 2016-17 season after holding the same position with the Wichita Thunder the previous two seasons. He started his professional career with the SPHL’s Louisiana Ice Gators from 2012-14. He served as an intern for the Grizzlies’ athletic trainer during the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons. In addition to his duties as the Grizzlies’ trainer during the 2016-17 season, he also served as the team’s equipment manager for the final six weeks of the season. A native of Scarborough, Maine, Libby graduated from Weber State University in 2012 with a degree in Athletic Training.

ECHL Athletic Trainer of the Year2016-17 Cole Libby, Utah Grizzlies2015-16 Scott McLay, Alaska Aces2014-15 Brad Fredrick, Toledo Walleye2013-14 Steve Ruhmel, Florida Everblades2012-13 Bob Case, Cincinnati Cyclones2011-12 Mike Schroeder, Chicago Express2010-11 Kevin Anderson, Stockton Thunder2009-10 Bobby Walls, Ontario Reign2008-09 Bryan Rodgers, Dayton Bombers2007-08 Brian Grogesky, Reading Royals