Marcus Foligno wins King Clancy Trophy for leadership and service
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno has been awarded the 2025-2026 King Clancy Memorial Trophy for exemplifying leadership and community service, the NHL announced on June 4, 2026. This award is given annually to a player who demonstrates notable humanitarian contributions and leadership on and off the ice. Foligno was surprised with the trophy by his brother and teammate, Nick Foligno, a previous winner of the award. Both players founded the Janis Foligno Foundation in memory of their mother, who passed away from breast cancer in 2009. As part of the award, the NHL will donate $25,000 to the foundation.
- •Foligno received the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for the 2025-2026 season.
- •The award recognizes leadership and humanitarian contributions in the community.
- •Foligno was presented the trophy at the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota.
- •Nick Foligno won the same award in 2017 and surprised Marcus with the presentation.
- •NHL will contribute $25,000 to the Janis Foligno Foundation as part of the award.
- 6:47 PMESPN NHL — Wild's M. Foligno joins brother as Clancy winner
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno wins the NHL's King Clancy award for leadership and service
"Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno has received this season's King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership and service, the NHL announced Thursday. The award is presented annually to the player who “best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community,” according to the league's qualifications. Each team nominates a player for the award, which is determined by a selection committee headed by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and including former King Clancy Memorial Trophy winners.
"Marcus Foligno has received this season's King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership and service, joining his brother and Wild teammate Nick as winners of the award.
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External links- ESPN NHLJun 4, 2026, 6:47 PMWild's M. Foligno joins brother as Clancy winner
Marcus Foligno has received this season's King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership and service, joining his brother and Wild teammate Nick as winners of the award.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 5:27 PMMinnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno wins the NHL's King Clancy award for leadership and service
Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno has received this season's King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership and service, the NHL announced Thursday. The award is presented annually to the player who “best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community,” according to the league's qualifications. Each team nominates a player for the award, which is determined by a selection committee headed by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and including former King Clancy Memorial Trophy winners.
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