Marcus Foligno, a forward for the Minnesota Wild, has been awarded the 2025‑26 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, recognizing his leadership on the ice and his extensive humanitarian work off it.
The NHL announced that $25,000 will be contributed to the Janis Foligno Foundation in his honor, continuing a tradition that began with the trophy’s namesake, Frank "King" Clancy, a three‑time Stanley Cup champion.
A Legacy of Service
The award is especially meaningful for Foligno, who founded the Janis Foligno Foundation after his mother, Janis Foligno, lost her battle with cancer. The foundation provides support to individuals and families affected by cancer, and the trophy’s prize money will bolster its programs.
Through the Foligno Faceoff initiative, Marcus has raised more than $200,000 for breast cancer research, personally meeting survivors and sharing his story to inspire hope.
His outreach extends to partnerships with the NHL, the National Hockey League Player’s Association, the V Foundation for Cancer Research, Children's Hospital Minnesota, and the American Cancer Society, amplifying resources for patients across the country.
Foligno joins an elite group as the sixth player in Wild history to receive a voted‑on NHL award, underscoring the impact of his off‑ice contributions alongside his on‑ice performance.
The King Clancy Memorial Trophy was first presented in 1988 to honor Frank "King" Clancy, whose legacy of community involvement continues to shape the award’s criteria today.