Ryan Getzlaf, Darnell Nurse and P.K. Subban named 2021-22 King Clancy Trophy Finalists
Wrapping up its 2021-22 award finalist announcement schedule on Friday, the NHL named three finalists for the King Clancy Trophy: Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse, and New Jersey Devils defenseman P.K. Subban.
The King Clancy Trophy is a highly respected accolade throughout hockey. It is awarded to “the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.”
Getzlaf spent the last 17 seasons with the Ducks organization, 12 of which he served as captain. During his time he helped create the Anaheim Ducks Learn to Play Program, offering clinics for first-time hockey players in and around the Anaheim area. As of today, more than 18,000 kids have taken part in the program and Getzlaf has helped supply equipment to more than 9,500 of them. He and his wife Paige have also helped raise more than $4.25 million to help those who are affected by muscle-wasting disease.
Nurse has become a fan favorite throughout the city of Edmonton. Not only is he a star on the ice for the Oilers, but he has served as an ambassador for the Free Play for Kids program. This is a program specifically designed to help marginalized children play sports in a safe and inclusive environment and allows for those who are socially vulnerable to attend an Oilers game and meet the Oilers defenseman. Nurse also founded the Darnell Nurse Excellence Scholarship in partnership with his hometown high school St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School. The award helps provide two scholarships per year to students.
Subban has been known for his off-ice contributions in the past. This is his third straight year as a finalist for the King Clancy Trophy. In 2014 Subban started the P.K. Subban Foundation and pledged $10 million to the Montreal Children’s Hospital. This year, he expanded his Blueline Buddies program, which connects New Jersey children to law enforcement and front-line workers in order to promote a positive relationship.