Mitch Marner nominated for King Clancy Memorial Trophy
By Jon Steitzer
3 years agoIt might not be the Selke Award he was going for, but Mitch Marner has the potential to take home some hardware this offseason:
King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Description: First awarded in 1987-88, the King Clancy Memorial Trophy is presented annually “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.”Voting: Each NHL team submits a nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The three finalists and ultimate winner are selected by a committee of senior NHL executives led by Commissioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly.The selection committee applies the following criteria in determining the finalists and winner of the award:* Clear and measurable positive impact on the community* Investment of time and resources* Commitment to a particular cause or community* Commitment to the League’s community initiatives* Creativity of programming* Use of influence; engagement of others
Marner has been one of the most involved Leafs in the community since entering the league. His Marner Assist Fund holds a number of events and gives back to the various programs around Toronto. You can learn more about the Marner Assist Fund or make a donation here.
As for Marner’s competition for this award, here’s the field:
Whether Marner becomes a winner or finalist remains to be seen but as for now it is nice to see one of the Leafs young core players giving back to the community.
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