Marcus Foligno Receives King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Marcus Foligno, a forward for the Minnesota Wild, has been honored with the prestigious King Clancy Memorial Trophy for this season, acknowledging his exemplary leadership and humanitarian efforts, as announced by the NHL on Thursday.
Award Overview
This award is given annually to the player who best displays outstanding leadership both on the ice and in their community. Nominees are selected by their respective teams, and the final recipient is chosen by a committee that includes NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and past winners of the trophy. The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is named after a legendary figure in hockey, King Clancy, who was noted for his long career as a player, referee, coach, and manager; he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1958.
Presentation and Philanthropy
Foligno’s receipt of the trophy occurred during a surprise presentation at the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota, which was made all the more special by the presence of his older brother, Nick Foligno, a fellow teammate who previously won the award in 2017. The Foligno brothers have taken significant steps in their philanthropic efforts through the Janis Foligno Foundation, established in memory of their mother who passed away from breast cancer in 2009. They are committed to raising funds for breast cancer research.
NHL Contribution and Career Highlights
In recognition of Foligno’s achievement, the NHL plans to contribute $25,000 to the Janis Foligno Foundation, which further exemplifies the community-driven spirit of the award. This accomplishment comes as Foligno concludes his 15th season in the NHL, out of which he has spent nine seasons with the Wild after starting his career with the Buffalo Sabres. Notably, previous recipients from the Minnesota Wild include Matt Dumba in 2020 and Jason Zucker in 2019.
