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This was posted by Jason Gregor, a Edmonton media guy...
http://www.oilersnation.com/2009/06/passion/
"OILER TO WIN AWARD
I wrote last week how the Oilers haven’t had a 40-goal scorer since Klima in 1991, and who knows if that streak will end soon, but the Oilers will end another lengthy streak on Thursday.
The Oilers haven’t had an NHL award winner since 1990. That year the Oilers won the Stanley Cup, Messier won the Hart Trophy, Ranford won the Conn Smyth while Kevin Lowe took home the now defunct Budweiser Man of the Year award and most importantly, the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.
“The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a significant humanitarian contribution to his community.”
On Thursday, Oiler Captain Ethan Moreau will be honoured. Moreau does loads of charity work with the Stollery and the Inner City High project with the Oilers. We can critique his play on the ice all we want, but off the ice Moreau gives more to the community than any other Oiler.
For many of us without kids or who haven’t been touched directly by a charity I think we overlook this aspect of being a professional player. I can tell you the most rewarding show I do every year is when we broadcast from the Stollery Children’s Hospital. It is heart wrenching and heartwarming at the same time. Ask Brownlee how important the Stollery was to his family and their little guy, Sam!
I’ve seen the reaction kids and their parents have when they meet Moreau or other Oilers, Eskimos, Rush or any other athlete and it is amazing how that one meeting can brighten up their day.
I think too many athletes don’t get that, but Moreau does. He along with his wife Ornella donate a lot of their time and energy to various charities and he does it behind the scenes. You can’t do it for the fanfare; he does it because it means a lot to him.
While the Hart Trophy is the most prestigious trophy, the King Clancy is the most rewarding and well deserved for Moreau. Whether he is here next year or not, I can guarantee you that various charities across the city are hoping he remains an Oiler for many years to come."
Congrats to Chopper. Good to see a Oiler win something.
*What is the difference between this award and the Foundation Award?
http://www.oilersnation.com/2009/06/passion/
"OILER TO WIN AWARD
I wrote last week how the Oilers haven’t had a 40-goal scorer since Klima in 1991, and who knows if that streak will end soon, but the Oilers will end another lengthy streak on Thursday.
The Oilers haven’t had an NHL award winner since 1990. That year the Oilers won the Stanley Cup, Messier won the Hart Trophy, Ranford won the Conn Smyth while Kevin Lowe took home the now defunct Budweiser Man of the Year award and most importantly, the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.
“The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a significant humanitarian contribution to his community.”
On Thursday, Oiler Captain Ethan Moreau will be honoured. Moreau does loads of charity work with the Stollery and the Inner City High project with the Oilers. We can critique his play on the ice all we want, but off the ice Moreau gives more to the community than any other Oiler.
For many of us without kids or who haven’t been touched directly by a charity I think we overlook this aspect of being a professional player. I can tell you the most rewarding show I do every year is when we broadcast from the Stollery Children’s Hospital. It is heart wrenching and heartwarming at the same time. Ask Brownlee how important the Stollery was to his family and their little guy, Sam!
I’ve seen the reaction kids and their parents have when they meet Moreau or other Oilers, Eskimos, Rush or any other athlete and it is amazing how that one meeting can brighten up their day.
I think too many athletes don’t get that, but Moreau does. He along with his wife Ornella donate a lot of their time and energy to various charities and he does it behind the scenes. You can’t do it for the fanfare; he does it because it means a lot to him.
While the Hart Trophy is the most prestigious trophy, the King Clancy is the most rewarding and well deserved for Moreau. Whether he is here next year or not, I can guarantee you that various charities across the city are hoping he remains an Oiler for many years to come."
Congrats to Chopper. Good to see a Oiler win something.
*What is the difference between this award and the Foundation Award?
