Capitals’ Tom Wilson Nominated For King Clancy Memorial Trophy

Tom Wilson’s impact reaches further than just on the ice.

The Washington Capitals winger is the team’s nominee for the 2022-23 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, the team and the NHL announced Tuesday.

The trophy, awarded annually by the league since the 1987-88 season, goes “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community,” according to a press release.

Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been named the club's 2022-23 nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy!@tom_wilso actively gives back to the community through two player programs as well as by being involved in additional initiatives throughout the season.

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) May 9, 2023

Wilson, 29, created 43’s Friends in 2018 to provide Capitals tickets and meet and greet opportunities for kids waiting to have wishes granted by Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic. The organization later expanded to include families affiliated with the United Heroes League, a non-profit aimed at keeping children in military families active in sports.

Last season, Wilson volunteered for Wolf Trap Animal Rescue and supported several all-team programs, such as Hockey Fights Cancer, a hospital visit and more, according to a press release.

Additionally, Wilson participated in the presentation of an adaptive bike to an 8-year-old community member, participated in the unveiling of an art piece as part of a wish and played a major role in a meet and greet experience as part of Dream on 3.

It’s the second time Wilson has been nominated for the award.

Olaf Kolzig, awarded the trophy following the 2005-06 season, is the only member of the Washington Capitals to win the award.

Leaders on and off the ice. 🏆 #NHLAwards

Here are the nominees for the 2022-23 King Clancy Memorial Trophy! pic.twitter.com/uNMrE24idO

— NHL (@NHL) May 9, 2023