USC Upstate strength and conditioning coach Scott Senger was recognized Wednesday by the East Coast Hockey League with the Ryan Birmingham Memorial Award.

The award honors on-ice officials for contributions and dedication to the league officiating staff and is named for linesman Ryan Birmingham who tragically lost his life in an automobile accident in May 2007.

Senger began officiating in North Dakota during the 1988-89 season at the age of 17.

Read more about Senger on the ECHL website.