Mikael Backlund nominated for King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Posted May 18, 2021 12:58 pm.
The NHL announced the 31 team nominees for the 2020-21 King Clancy Memorial Trophy on Tuesday.
The trophy is awarded annually “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community” and the nominees were selected by their respective NHL teams.
The nominees of the seven Canadian teams are: Mikael Backlund, Kyle Turris, Jonathan Drouin, Thomas Chabot, John Tavares, Tyler Motte and Blake Wheeler.
The @NHL has announced the 31 team nominees for the 2020-21 King Clancy Memorial Trophy. https://t.co/wUTwTrd4xi #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/mt3bwJ5MgF
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 18, 2021
A committee of senior NHL executives led by commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly will use the below criteria to select the three finalists and eventual 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 of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy will receive a $25,000 donation to a charity of his choice while the runners-up each will receive a $5,000 donation.
Backlund is well-known for his philanthropic efforts in Calgary, involved in the Special Olympics, ALS Society of Alberta, Kids Cancer Care and Parachutes for Pets.
