Former Steelhead staffer gets job in ECHL League Office

PRINCETON, N.J. - The ECHL announced on Tuesday that it has hired Scott Frasnelly as Director of Business Growth and Development. He will begin his duties immediately. Frasnelly will be responsible for the sharing of best practices and ideas amongst all ECHL teams with a focus on fostering revenue growth through ticket planning and corporate partnership initiatives. In addition, Frasnelly will also serve as the League liaison with team sales personnel, offering assistance, training and additional team services as the League looks to continue support of its Members. ?We are pleased to welcome Scott on board,? said ECHL Commissioner Brian McKenna. ?He has a wealth of experience and a background at the team level that will be valuable to our teams as we work to grow our business in the upcoming season.? Frasnelly has 10 years of experience with the ECHL, working with the Idaho Steelheads, Bakersfield Condors and San Francisco Bulls. He was with the Steelheads during their transition from the West Coast Hockey League to the ECHL, and was part of the club?s ticket department during their 2004 Kelly Cup championship season. During his seven years with the Condors, the organization was recognized by the League twice as Marketing Department of the Year and Website of the Year, and received the Overall Award of Excellence in 2011 after hosting the 2011 ECHL All-Star Classic. Frasnelly has a degree in Business Administration from Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho, where he was a member of the school?s varsity baseball team.