On the ice, Auston Matthews is one of the NHL's biggest stars, but away from the ice, he's doing just as much for the community in Toronto.
While most Maple Leafs fans are looking for Auston Matthews to be included in the Hart Trophy race, today it was confirmed that No. 34 is up for a different award. It has now been revealed that Matthews will be a candidate for the King Clancy Award, a trophy that is 'awarded annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community'.
UPDATE: Auston Matthews is the Leafs nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.
which is presented to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice & has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community
which is presented to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice & has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community
This goes to show that while he's a star on the ice, away from it, he cares just as much about the fans and community that give him support in Toronto, and is a well deserved nomination.
A leader on and off the ice 👏
Auston Matthews has been nominated for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy!
Auston Matthews has been nominated for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy!
The Maple Leafs fans will be looking for a big playoff push, but for now, this is great recognition for someone that's become a key piece of the city, so now we wait and see if he is given the prestigious award.
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