HALL OF FAME DINNER, AWARDS & HONORS

The objective of the PHATS/SPHEM Annual Meeting is to increase awareness of members? dedication and professionalism. During the annual Hall of Fame Dinner, one member is honored for his contribution and service. The members below are featured on the Wall of Honor, located in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Ontario.

PHATS/SPHEM HALL OF FAME HONOREES

PHATS/SPHEM MILESTONE GAME HONOREES

The Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers Society and the Society of Professional Hockey Equipment Managers are committed to encouraging and recognizing excellence in the field of Athletic Training and Equipment Management.  In 1998, PHATS/SPHEM launched a program to recognize the long-term commitment and service of our members.

PHATS/SPHEM FRANK & VI ROWE AMBASSADORS AWARD

The Frank & Vi Rowe Ambassadors Award was created to recognize and honor those vendors who have assisted us through the years to do our jobs. The recipient should demonstrate reliability, dedication and cooperation in working with the players, trainers, teams and the league for the betterment of the game. We want to recognize them for their work in product development, advancing service and otherwise making a contribution to the game.

For over 50 years Frank and Vi Rowe worked for CCM and Bauer. Frank worked the field, meeting with the teams and players and over time became known as the ?best skate fitter? in the business. Vi handled the paperwork, manned the phones and made sure the orders were filled and shipped in a timely manner. They both exemplified the traits we are trying to recognize and honor with the Ambassadors Award.

Congratulations to the following Frank & Vi Rowe recipients

2011:  Jim Geary, Bauer Hockey

2012:  Charles Gualtieri, Blademaster

2013: Jim Darby, Easton Sports 

2014: Phil Langlois, Sherwood

2015:  John Kirk, Warrior Hockey

2016: Brad Janson, True Hockey

2017:  Jim Garofalo, Gatorade

2018: Scott Walker, Bauer

2019: Wayne Smith, CareWear
2022: Dan Mecrones, Warrior Hockey

2023: Sherri Steward-Ganz, Ferris PolyMem

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