DETROIT (Michigan News Source) – Dylan Larkin has shown his worth both on the ice and off as his teammates have selected him as Detroit’s nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. Each year every club in the NHL nominates one player who best exemplifies leadership qualities as a player and in the community and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution.

Larkin says, “What we do one the ice is one thing, but anytime you get to go out to the community, show a presence and be with the kids – to see their smiles is awesome. This is what it’s all about.”

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The Frank “King” Clancy trophy is named after a beloved figure who was in the NHL for decades as a player, coach, manager, and goodwill ambassador.

Items Larkin has helped with the community are the Special Olympics of Michigan that works with more than 20,000 individuals across the state. He also gives back to his hometown of Waterford, Mich., hosting more than 100 Waterford Special Olympics athletes for a special dinner. He has donated $8,500 to the local chapter there and given them new shots, socks, bags, and hats.

He is also involved with the Red Wings’ Learn, Play, Score program that was created in February 2020. This program works to break down systemic barriers and provides thousands of youth across Detroit equitable access to the game of hockey.

Larkin has been with Detroit for eight seasons and leads the team in games played (584), assists (258), points (437), power-play goals (45), power-play points (99), short-handed goals (6), overtime goals (7), and game winning goals (23).

The three finalist for the award will be announced later this month.