Panther captain Aleksander Barkov was awarded the King Clancy and Selke trophies
Aleksander Barkov
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov was recently presented with the prized Selke Trophy and the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. He was announced as a winner and presented with the trophies by the patients from Joe DiMaggio's Children's Hospital.
This came to him as a surprise as the children showed up at the Panthers' training facility in Hollywood, Florida. The King Clancy Trophy was awarded to him due to his leadership and contribution to the committee.
Patients from DiMaggio's Children's Hospital surprise Aleksander Barkov with the Selke, King Clancy Trophy
Aleksander Barkov
not only won the King Clancy Trophy for his contribution to society but also the Selke Trophy, an award for being the best defensive forward in the NHL.
Commenting on the victory, Barkov shared, "Thank you guys. I know I don't have much time right now to see you guys at the hospital, so we really appreciate you guys coming here. We love giving back to you."
When addressing the fact that he won two trophies, he shared that he was "very surprised." He also added, "I was not expecting it at all. When they brought in another trophy, it was pretty overwhelming for me. I am truly honored by that award."
While speaking of his association with the hospital, he wrote a special essay on NHL.com and shared, 'During my first visit, I didn't speak English too well. I saw everything going on -- how incredible the healthcare workers are, and how special the kids are --- but I couldn't really say anything.
Now, I've gotten more comfortable with talking. I get to connect with the staff, the kids, and their families. I do what I can to give these kids a reason to smile,'
Barkov also added, "For now, if I have an opportunity to do something good, I don't think about it too much.
I just do it. But there is one thing I know for sure ... If we win the Cup again, I'm definitely bringing it back to Joe DiMaggio's Children's Hospital."
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Aleksander Barkov's achievement and lifestyle behind NHL success
The Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital treats children with cancer, blood disorders, heart transplants, emergency care and rehabilitation.
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captain Barkov has donated $1,600 for every goal and $800 for every assist he has made in the game. Ever since 2019, he has donated over $420,000 to the children's hospital.
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