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Capitals’ Tom Wilson Nominated For King Clancy Memorial Trophy

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Capitals forward Tom Wilson

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.

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.

Jared Serre covers the Washington Capitals for Washington Hockey Now. He is a graduate of West Virginia University.