NHL Announces 2022-23 King Clancy Award Nominees

In a series of announcements, the NHL revealed the nominees for the prestigious King Clancy Memorial Trophy.

This award, presented annually, recognizes the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities both on and off the ice while making a significant humanitarian contribution to their community.

The selection process involved each NHL team choosing one player to represent their club as a nominee. A committee consisting of senior NHL executives, led by Commissioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, will ultimately determine the winner.

The criteria for selecting the recipient of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy include a clear and measurable positive impact on the community, investment of time and resources, commitment to a particular cause or community, dedication to the league's community initiatives, creativity in programming, and the use of influence to engage others.

The winner of the award will receive a $25,000 donation to benefit a charity or charities of their choice. Additionally, two runners-up will each receive a $5,000 donation to support charitable causes.

The 2022-23 nominees for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy: