The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is an annual sports award in the National Hockey League (NHL) presented to the player who best showcases leadership qualities both on and off the ice while making significant humanitarian contributions to their community. The recipient is selected by a special panel comprising representatives from the Professional Hockey Writers' Association and the NHL Broadcasters' Association.
The King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner receives a $25,000 donation from the NHL Foundation to benefit a charity or charities of the player's choice. The runners-up receive a donation of $5,000 to benefit a charity or charities of their choice.
King Clancy Memorial Trophy Winner List
Named in honor of Francis M. "King" Clancy, a distinguished figure in hockey history as a player for the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs, followed by roles as a coach, referee, and team executive. The trophy was generously presented to the NHL by Maple Leafs owner Harold Ballard in 1988. The trophy acknowledges exceptional community service, succeeding the Charlie Conacher Humanitarian Award which was retired in 1984.
The inaugural winner, Lanny McDonald of the Calgary Flames in the 1987–88 season, set the stage with his support for numerous charities in Toronto and Calgary. The most recent winner, Mikael Backlund, supports the ALS Society of Alberta, Kids Cancer Care, and Special Olympics Calgary, showcasing the continued commitment of NHL players to making a positive impact in their communities.
All the winners are of the King Clancy Trophy are shown below:
| Season | Winner | Team |
| 1987–88 | Lanny McDonald | Calgary Flames |
| 1988–89 | Bryan Trottier | New York Islanders |
| 1989–90 | Kevin Lowe | Edmonton Oilers |
| 1990–91 | Dave Taylor | Los Angeles Kings |
| 1991–92 | Ray Bourque | Boston Bruins |
| 1992–93 | Dave Poulin | Boston Bruins |
| 1993–94 | Adam Graves | New York Rangers |
| 1994–95 | Joe Nieuwendyk | Calgary Flames |
| 1995–96 | Kris King | Winnipeg Jets |
| 1996–97 | Trevor Linden | Vancouver Canucks |
| 1997–98 | Kelly Chase | St. Louis Blues |
| 1998–99 | Rob Ray | Buffalo Sabres |
| 1999–00 | Curtis Joseph | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 2000–01 | Shjon Podein | Colorado Avalanche |
| 2001–02 | Ron Francis | Carolina Hurricanes |
| 2002–03 | Brendan Shanahan | Detroit Red Wings |
| 2003–04 | Jarome Iginla | Calgary Flames |
| 2004–05 | — | — |
| 2005–06 | Olaf Kolzig | Washington Capitals |
| 2006–07 | Saku Koivu | Montreal Canadiens |
| 2007–08 | Vincent Lecavalier | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 2008–09 | Ethan Moreau | Edmonton Oilers |
| 2009–10 | Shane Doan | Phoenix Coyotes |
| 2010–11 | Doug Weight | New York Islanders |
| 2011–12 | Daniel Alfredsson | Ottawa Senators |
| 2012–13 | Patrice Bergeron | Boston Bruins |
| 2013–14 | Andrew Ference | Edmonton Oilers |
| 2014–15 | Henrik Zetterberg | Detroit Red Wings |
| 2015–16 | Henrik Sedin | Vancouver Canucks |
| 2016–17 | Nick Foligno | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| 2017–18 | Daniel Sedin | Vancouver Canucks |
| Henrik Sedin | ||
| 2018–19 | Jason Zucker | Minnesota Wild |
| 2019–20 | Matt Dumba | Minnesota Wild |
| 2020–21 | Pekka Rinne | Nashville Predators |
| 2021–22 | P. K. Subban | New Jersey Devils |
| 2022–23 | Mikael Backlund | Calgary Flames |
Note: There was no winner for 2004-05 due to NHL lockout.
Teams with most King Clancy Memorial Trophy Winners
Over the years, only a few teams have been able to produce multiple winners.
The Calgary Flames lead the chart in the most King Clancy Trophy winners. Moreover, three members each from the Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, and Vancouver Canucks are also part of the list.
Shown below is a list of team who have had the most King Clancy Memorial Trophy Winners:
| Teams | No. of Winners |
| Calgary Flames | 4 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 3 |
| Boston Bruins | 3 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 3 |
| New York Islanders | 2 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2 |
| Minnesota Wild | 2 |
FAQ's On List of NHL King Clancy Memorial Trophy Winners
A. The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is an annual NHL award presented to a player who exemplifies leadership on and off the ice, making significant humanitarian contributions to their community.
A. Francis M. "King" Clancy was a distinguished figure in hockey history, known for playing with the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The trophy is named in his honor to acknowledge outstanding community service.
A. Teams like the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, and Boston Bruins have seen multiple players win the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.
A. Henrik and Daniel Sedin made history as the first joint recipients of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for their extensive charitable programs, including a substantial donation to the BC Children's Hospital.
A. P.K. Subban focused on mental health, racial and social justice, while Mikael Backlund supported the ALS Society and initiatives for foster care children with pets, showcasing the ongoing positive impact of NHL players in their communities.
