The Frank J Selke Trophy is awarded annually to the ECHL forward who demonstrates the most skill in the defensive component of the game. The winner is selected by the ECHL GM Awards Committee following the regular season.

The trophy is named in honour of Frank J Selke, former general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens. It was first awarded in 1977. It was purchased by the ECHL prior to the 2004-2005 season.

ECHL4 Frank J Selke Award Winner

JOE THORNTON, C
Boston Bruins

Scoring: 30G, 45A
+/-: +32
Hits: 237

The Boston Bruins captain and former Selke winner enjoys his third straight nomination on the back of a 75 point season that saw him put up a +32 rating and deliver 237 checks, solidifying his place as one of the league's top two-way power forwards.

Previous Frank J Selke Award Winners
ECHL3 Ladislav Nagy, Tampa Bay
ECHL2 Joe Thornton, Boston
ECHL1 Petr Sykora