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Marcus Foligno Wins King Clancy Memorial Trophy for Leadership and Humanitarian Service
6/6/2026, 12:55:51 AM
Marcus Foligno Receives King Clancy Trophy
Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno was announced as the 2025-26 King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner on Thursday. The award was presented in a surprise ceremony at the Masonic Cancer Center in Minneapolis, where his brother and teammate Nick Foligno handed him the trophy.
Award History and Criteria
The King Clancy Memorial Trophy, created in 1988 and named for Hall of Famer Frank “King” Clancy, honors the NHL player who “best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.” Each team nominates one player; a committee led by Commissioner Gary Bettman and former winners selects the recipient.
Foligno Family and the Janis Foligno Foundation
Marcus and Nick Foligno founded the Janis Foligno Foundation after their mother Janis died of breast cancer in 2009. The foundation supports individuals and families affected by cancer. The brothers have raised funds through the “Foligno Faceoff” campaign.
Key Numbers
- NHL donation to the foundation: $25,000.
- Foligno Faceoff fundraising: >$200,000 for breast-cancer research.
- Marcus Foligno career totals: 148 goals, 188 assists, 336 points in 931 NHL games (15 seasons, nine with Minnesota).
- 2025-26 season production: 13 points in 56 games.
Official NHL Statements
The league said the trophy recognizes a player who demonstrates leadership on and off the ice and makes a noteworthy humanitarian contribution. The selection committee, chaired by Commissioner Bettman and including former King Clancy winners, confirmed the award and the $25,000 charitable contribution.
Community Impact
The award underscores the Wild’s community work. In addition to the NHL’s $25,000 donation, the franchise may receive a grant of up to $20,000 to develop a program linked to the Janis Foligno Foundation. The $200,000 raised by the Foligno Faceoff will fund innovative breast-cancer research at North-American institutions.
Conflicting Reports and Gaps
Sources label the honor either as the “2025-26 King Clancy Memorial Trophy” or the “2026 winner,” creating a minor inconsistency. No direct comments from Marcus Foligno appear in the supplied material, leaving his personal perspective undocumented.
Upcoming Initiatives
The Wild plan a grant-driven activation with the NHL to promote cancer-research fundraising in the next season and will continue partnering with the V Foundation for Cancer Research and Hockey Fights Cancer.
Verbatim Quotes
- “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.” — NHL award criteria
- “to the player who best exemplifies leadership on and off the ice.” — NHL description of the award
- “turning what began as a sibling rivalry into a shared mission to advance cancer research.” — Description of the Foligno Faceoff campaign
