Bruins nominee for King Clancy Memorial Trophy has been revealed
The veteran has always been known for his strong leadership qualities and humanitarian contributions.
The NHL has just announced the 32 nominees for the 2021-22 King Clancy Memorial Trophy and the Boston finalist shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone.
As per the NHL website, the award is presentend annually to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.
The nominees are selected by their respective NHL teams, while the official winner is chosen by a committee of senior NHL executives that includes Gary Bettman and Bill Daly.
The selection committee will apply the following criteria in determining the finalists and winner:
* 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
The winner will receive a $25,000 donation that he can award to one or more charities of his choice, while the two runners-up each receive a $5,000 donation to benefit the charities of their choice.
Nick Foligno is this year's Bruins finalist for the prestigious award. The winger, who won the same award back in 2016-17 as a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets, is looking to bring the Trophy back to Boston for the first time since 2012-13, when Patrice Bergeron was named the winner.
Boston Bruins players have won the King Clancy Trophy three times since it was created back in 1988;
- Patrice Bergeron (2012-13)
- Dave Poulin (1992-93)
- Ray Bourque (1991-92)
