Travis Hamonic named Flames nominee for King Clancy Trophy
By Ryan Pike
3 years agoTry to look surprised, but Calgary Flames defenseman Travis Hamonic has been nominated for an award for his off-ice work and his commitment to his community. Hamonic was one of 31 nominees, one for each team, for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.
First awarded in 1987-88, the King Clancy Memorial Trophy is presented “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.”
The three finalists for the award will be announced in early August, with the winner announced during the conference finals. The first-place finisher will receive a $25,000 donation from the National Hockey League Foundation to benefit a charity or charities of his choice. The two runners-up each will receive a $5,000 donation from the National Hockey League Foundation to benefit a charity or charities of their choice.
Hamonic, 29, does all kinds of charitable stuff in addition to being a husband, father, and professional hockey player:
- D-Partner: Hamonic invites families who have lost a parent to games and shares his experiences of losing his father at a young age.
- The Northern Project: Hamonic flies indigenous children from the northern territories down to Calgary to check out a game. (Hamonic is Metis.)
- Charlie’s Children: Hamonic and his wife help out families struggling with costs associated with preparing for a child.
Flames have won the King Clancy in 1987-88 (Lanny McDonald), 1994-95 (Joe Nieuwendyk) and 2003-04 (Jarome Iginla). Hamonic was previously awarded the NHL Foundation Player Award in 2016-17.
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