Calgary Flames centre Mikael Backlund left the 2023 NHL Awards gala in Nashville with the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.
As the crowd awaited his acceptance speech, the King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner initially seemed to be in disbelief.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
That’s why the 34-year-old centre is the latest to have his name engraved on the King Clancy Trophy, an annual nod to the NHLer who “best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.” Backlund is absolutely a worthy recipient. He doubles as an ambassador for both Kids Cancer Care and Special Olympics Calgary. He and his wife, Frida, are major supporters of the ALS Society of Alberta, responsible for raising north of $400,000 for that non-profit, and have launched a program in partnership with Parachutes for Pets that ensures children won’t be separated from their four-legged friends when transitioning into foster care.
“I’m very honoured and humbled to receive this award,” said Backlund, who will score a $25,000 donation to direct to the charity of his choice. “We as professional athletes live a privileged life, and we have a great opportunity. A little gesture from us can be a big thing in someone else’s world.”
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