New Jersey Devils defenders PK Subban and Edmonton Oilers Darnell Nurse, along with Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf are finalists for the King Clancy Trophy, which is annually presented to the National League (NHL) player who demonstrates unique leadership in and out of the ice and who is exceptionally involved in his community.
The Nurse is an ambassador for Canadian charities Free Play for Kids and Right to Play, which gives children from disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to play hockey in a safe, accessible and inclusive environment at no cost to them or to their families.
In 2021, she founded the Darnell Nurse Excellence Scholarship in partnership with St. Thomas High School, his alma mater in Hamilton, allowing two students to receive a scholarship worth $ 40,000. each.
Subban, a finalist for this honor for the third consecutive season and the fourth time in his career, pledged to raise $ 10 million over seven years to benefit Montreal Children’s Hospital in 2015. He also founded the program in 2016 while playing for the Nashville Predators. This program aims to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and local youth.
In March, he donated $ 1 million to support Le Spot, a mental health clinic in Montreal, and matched $ 100,000 donations to help Ukrainian cancer patients travel to the country to follow life-saving treatments. .
Getzlaf, who retired at the end of the season, spent his entire 17-season career in Anaheim, serving as captain in the last 12. He helped create the Anaheim Ducks Learn to Play program, which allows first- time hockey players to skate with the equipment and receive guidance, all for free.
Goalkeeper Pekka Rinne won the King Clancy Trophy last season. He announced his retirement on July 13, 2021 after spending his entire 15-season NHL career with the Predators.
Winners of the 2022 NHL trophies will be announced at the Conference Finals or the Stanley Cup Final.
Source: Radio-Canada