Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger named King Clancy Memorial Trophy nominee

Goaltender Jake Oettinger has been named the Dallas Stars nominee for the NHL’s King Clancy Memorial Trophy, the team announced Wednesday.

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

This season, Oettinger continued his partnership with the Dallas Stars Foundation and HopeKids, a non-profit organization that provides ongoing events and activities and a powerful, unique support community for families with children facing cancer and other life-threatening medical conditions.

“Jake’s commitment to serving HopeKids with such dedication and compassion is truly inspiring,” said Mandy Mueller, executive director of HopeKids North Texas, in a statement.

“Through his work in the community, Jake exemplifies the true meaning of empathy and kindness, leaving an undeniable impact on those he touches.”

Since launching his initiative during the 2022-23 season, Oettinger has hosted more than 20 HopeKids and their families at games, with experiences including meet-and-greets, autographed jerseys and playoff tickets. In March, Oettinger hosted a special skate for his HopeKids and their families, joining 70 guests for a once-in-a-lifetime experience skating on the ice at American Airlines Center.

Oettinger has posted a 34-14-4 record in 53 games this season, his third consecutive season with 30 wins or more. In February, he represented Dallas at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game.

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