Marcus Foligno of the Wild Wins King Clancy Memorial Trophy for Leadership

In a heartfelt ceremony, Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno was honored with the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, recognizing his exemplary leadership and humanitarian efforts. The NHL made the announcement, highlighting Foligno’s significant contributions both on and off the ice.

The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the player who best embodies leadership qualities and has made a notable impact in their community. Each NHL team nominates a player for this prestigious award, which is ultimately decided by a selection committee led by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and includes former winners of the trophy.

Foligno’s presentation took place at the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota, where he was surprised by his older brother and current teammate, Nick Foligno, who previously won the award in 2017. Together, the brothers founded the Janis Foligno Foundation in memory of their mother, who passed away from breast cancer in 2009, and have been dedicated to fundraising for breast cancer research.

As part of the award, the NHL will contribute $25,000 to the Janis Foligno Foundation. Marcus Foligno, who has just completed his 15th season in the league, has spent the last nine years with Minnesota after starting his career with the Buffalo Sabres. He joins the ranks of previous Wild players honored with the King Clancy Trophy, including defenseman Matt Dumba in 2020 and forward Jason Zucker in 2019.

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