Jacob Trouba added his second nomination for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy to his Rangers captain’s accomplishments on Wednesday.
The Rangers once again selected Trouba as a candidate for the NHL’s Humanitarian Award. The award is named in honor of Hall of Famer Francis M. “King” Clancy and is “presented to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities and contributions on and off the ice.” A remarkable humanitarian contribution to the community. ”
For the first time, past winners of the award and the NHL Foundation Player of the Year award will join a selection committee, including NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, to vote on this year’s recipient.
In a press release Wednesday, the NHL said, “The selection committee will consider the criteria of a candidate’s inspiration, engagement, and impact to positively benefit the community.”
The winner will receive a $25,000 donation to the charity of their choice, as well as a grant of up to $20,000 for their team to organize “special activities related to humanitarian causes.” You will also be eligible to make a proposal.
Trouba has been a candidate for that honor for the past few seasons.
Last season, after attending a charity day hosted by BGC Group and the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund in memory of the victims of 9/11, Trouba and his wife, Dr. Kelly Tyson Trouba, joined Trouba Creative. Established the Expression Arts Program.
Licensed art therapists will provide professional services for 10 weeks to adult clients with epilepsy and seizures through the New York Metropolitan Epilepsy Foundation.
He has worked extensively with the Garden of Dreams Foundation.
Mr. Trouba helped provide 250 hot meals to 35 families at last year’s holiday dinner, as well as Isaiah Marquez-Green, a survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut. was awarded the GDF Inspire Scholarship to help fund law school.
Jacob Trueba Art was created in partnership with GDF and the Epilepsy Foundation.
He received a $28,000 donation from a Tri-State Cadillac dealership in December and auctioned off some of his own creations for charity.
The line of Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck and Alexis Lafreniere set career highs this season.
Panarin had 49 goals and 71 assists for 120 points in 82 games, while Trocheck was second on the Rangers with 25 goals and 52 assists for 77 points.
Lafreniere had the best season of his career with 28 goals and 29 assists in 82 games.
The stage was set for the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Islanders will take on the Hurricanes as the Rangers prepare to take on the Capitals.
The Battle of Florida will add a new chapter when the Panthers face off against the Lightning for the third time in the past four postseasons.
This will also be the 17th time the Bruins and Maple Leafs will meet in the playoffs.
The Rangers are scheduled to practice on Thursday after a two-day break.
