NHL Foundation Player Award

NHL Foundation Player Award
SportIce hockey
Awarded forNHL player who applies the core values of hockey—commitment, perseverance and teamwork—to enrich the lives of people in his community
History
First award1997–98 NHL season
Final award2016–17 NHL season
First winnerKelly Chase
Most recentTravis Hamonic

The NHL Foundation Player Award was awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) player "who applies the core values of [ice] hockey—commitment, perseverance and teamwork—to enrich the lives of people in his community".[1] The winner is given a grant of US$ 25,000 to help causes that the winner supports.[2] Many players have been awarded as a result of large charitable contributions to their community. For instance, Vincent Lecavalier received the award in 2008 for committing US$3 million to build The Vincent Lecavalier Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorder Center at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.[1]

Fifteen players won the NHL Foundation Player Award during its existence. Kelly Chase was awarded the inaugural NHL Foundation Player Award in 1998.[3] No player has ever won the award twice. The Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames and the Detroit Red Wings are the only teams to have been represented twice by winners. The award is closely related to the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, as both are awarded to a player who has made a significant humanitarian contribution to his community.[4] German Olaf Kolzig, Swede Henrik Zetterberg and Americans Ryan Miller and Dustin Brown are the only non-Canadian winners, while Ron Francis and Joe Sakic are the only winners to have been elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame.[5]

The award was discontinued for the 2017–18 NHL season, with the associated charitable donation being redirected towards the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.[6]

Winners

* Denotes players who are still active
† Elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame
Season Winner Position Team Note
1997–98 Kelly Chase Right wing St. Louis Blues [3]
1998–99 Rob Ray Right wing Buffalo Sabres 1
1999–2000 Adam Graves Left wing New York Rangers [7]
2000–01 Olaf Kolzig Goaltender Washington Capitals [8]
2001–02 Ron Francis† Center Carolina Hurricanes [9]
2002–03 Darren McCarty Right wing Detroit Red Wings [2]
2003–04 Jarome Iginla† Right wing Calgary Flames [10]
2004–05[a] —
2005–06 Marty Turco Goaltender Dallas Stars [11]
2006–07 Joe Sakic† Center Colorado Avalanche [12]
2007–08[b] Vincent Lecavalier Center Tampa Bay Lightning [1]
Trevor Linden Right wing Vancouver Canucks [1]
2008–09 Rick Nash Left wing Columbus Blue Jackets [13]
2009–10 Ryan Miller Goaltender Buffalo Sabres [14]
2010–11 Dustin Brown Right wing Los Angeles Kings [14]
2011–12 Mike Fisher Centre Nashville Predators [15]
2012–13 Henrik Zetterberg Centre Detroit Red Wings
2013–14 Patrice Bergeron Centre Boston Bruins
2014–15 Brent Burns* Defenceman San Jose Sharks
2015–16 Mark Giordano Defenceman Calgary Flames
2016–17 Travis Hamonic* Defenceman New York Islanders
Notes

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Vincent Lecavalier and Trevor Linden Receive NHL Foundation Player Award for Outstanding Community Service". NHL.com. May 22, 2008. Archived from the original on May 29, 2008. Retrieved May 22, 2008.
  2. ^ a b "Wings' McCarty wins charity award". Sporting News. Associated Press. May 27, 2003. Retrieved February 15, 2009.
  3. ^ a b Elliott, Helen (February 29, 2000). "McSorley incident leaves questions but few answers". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 15, 2009.
  4. ^ "King Clancy Memorial Trophy". Hockey Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on September 21, 2008. Retrieved February 15, 2009.
  5. ^ "Players by Induction Year". Hockey Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on February 18, 2009. Retrieved February 15, 2009.
  6. ^ "NHL Announces 31 Team Nominees for King Clancy Trophy". nhl.com. July 7, 2017.
  7. ^ Cerny, Jim (January 27, 2009). "Awards were reflection of Graves' character". New York Rangers. Archived from the original on January 30, 2009. Retrieved February 15, 2009.
  8. ^ "Olie Kolzig awarded King Clancy Memorial Trophy". Washington Capitals. June 23, 2006. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved February 15, 2009.
  9. ^ "Carolina's Francis wins community service award". Sporting News. Associated Press. May 17, 2002. Retrieved February 15, 2009.
  10. ^ The Canadian Press (June 11, 2004). "Lightning's St. Louis is NHL MVP". CBC Sports. Retrieved February 15, 2009.
  11. ^ Heika, Mike (October 31, 2006). "Stars' Turco saves time for charities". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved February 15, 2009.
  12. ^ Dater, Adrian (October 16, 2007). "Sakic's generosity prompts more giving". The Denver Post. Retrieved January 15, 2009.
  13. ^ "Columbus Blue Jackets Captain Rick Nash Named Recipient of 2008-09 NHL Foundation Player Award". Columbus Blue Jackets. June 18, 2009. Archived from the original on June 21, 2009. Retrieved June 18, 2009.
  14. ^ a b "NHL Foundation Award". NHL.com. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
  15. ^ "Preds Forward Mike Fisher Receives NHL Foundation Player Award For Outstanding Charitable And Community Work".

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