Minnesota Wild's Marcus Foligno Wins NHL's King Clancy Trophy
Minnesota Wild left winger Marcus Foligno is the 2025-26 winner of the NHL's King Clancy Memorial Trophy.
His brother and teammate, Nick Foligno, surprised him with the trophy while he was touring the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota.
The King Clancy Trophy 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," the NHL said.
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The King Clancy Trophy goes to the player who best demonstrates leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.
Marcus Foligno and his family also helped establish the Janis Foligno Foundation, created in memory of his mother, who died after a battle with breast cancer 16 years ago.
Throughout the season, Foligno met, listened to and supported breast cancer patients and survivors.
"These interactions went further than brief introductions and instead created genuine moments of connection and support between the Wild forward and members of his community," the NHL said. "Foligno's compassion and commitment to honoring his mother's legacy created a meaningful difference in the lives of many."
Nick Foligno won the King Clancy Trophy in 2016-17 when he was with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Now, the brothers are not only teammates but fellow King Clancy winners.
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This story was originally published June 4, 2026 at 8:29 AM.