We work with 100s of outstanding equipment managers, and one of the highlights of our year is heading to the PHATS/SPHEM conference and seeing so many people who help make our business possible all in one place.
While the Society of Professional Hockey Equipment Managers (SPHEM) conference is without a doubt the premier place for pro hockey EQMs to meet up and talk shop, we hear every year from staff who don't get the chance to go, typically because of budget concerns from their organization.
That's why for the past several years, we have sponsored one Equipment Manager (who would otherwise be unable to attend) to come to the event, learn from their peers, and enjoy the outstanding hospitality of the PHATS/SPHEM conference! Last year, Morgan Payne from the Barrie Colts OHL team was the recipient of the HSM Scholarship, and we are excited to be offering the same package again this year!

INCLUDED:
- Flights
- Hotel Accommodations
- PHATS/SPHEM Meeting Registration
TO APPLY:
Email Natalie Grant (ngrant@phatssphem.com) with your:
- Name
- Team/Organization
- Title
- Telephone
- Why you want to attend PHATS/SPHEM
All entries will be reviewed by the PHATS/SPHEM Executive Committee, who will ultimately select the winning entrant. Please note that in the interest of selecting an EQM who may otherwise be unable to attend the event, this contest is not open to NHL members.
Previous winners:
- 2021 - Simon Payette | Flint Firebirds (OHL)
- 2022 - Kyle Sutton | Trois-Rivières Lions (ECHL)
- 2023 - Morgan Payne | Barrie Colts (OHL)
- 2024 - Chris Mayes | Tulsa Oilers (ECHL)
- 2025 - Tyler Roth | Kamloops Blazers (WHL)

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