Zach Werenski Named As Nominee for King Clancy Memorial Trophy

Zach Werenski has been named as a nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, the league announced today. 

The award is presented to “the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community.”

Per a Columbus press release,

Off the ice, Werenski earned the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation Community MVP Award for the second consecutive year. He first showcased his generosity this season by affording more than 900 individuals the opportunity to take in a game often for the first time as he hosted special groups during each home game in his dedicated suite, known as the Z-Suite. The unique experience was extended to kids battling life-threatening illnesses, military members and their families, young people from underserved communities as well as youth hockey players.

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Werenski has also embodied the meaning of being a Blue Jacket through his support of a young girl, Jocelyn Green, during her fight with cancer. Throughout her journey, Werenski became a pillar of support to her and her family as he hosted her in the Z-Suite, delivered meals to her family, joined the family for dinner and provided her with a special congratulatory video message as she rang the ceremonial bell. Outside of the arena, the two-time All-Star also made special appearances throughout the community. Werenski’s father, a retired first responder, joined him to visit the Westerville Police Department ahead of First Responders Night. The pair spent time with the officers and provided a meal before inviting them to be his guests in the Z-suite for First Responder Night on December 8.

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Former CBJ Captain Nick Foligno won the award in 2017 while a member of the Blue Jackets. 

Last night, Werenski was also awarded the Community MVP Award by the CBJ Foundation.

On the ice, Werenski set career highs in assists and points and set the CBJ record for most points in a season by a defenseman. 

Zach Werenski took a major step forward this year both on and off the ice in terms of leadership and being nominated for the King Clancy only solidifies that. 

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