Kings' Kevin Fiala, Ducks' Lukáš Dostál Nominated for King Clancy Memorial Trophy

Award recognizes leadership and humanitarian contributions on and off the ice.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:59pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fragmented movements and perspectives of a hockey game, with the players' uniforms featuring the primary colors of the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks.The NHL's King Clancy Memorial Trophy nominees from the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks exemplify leadership and humanitarian contributions on and off the ice.Los Angeles Today

The NHL has announced its 32 nominees for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, with the Los Angeles Kings' Kevin Fiala and the Anaheim Ducks' Lukáš Dostál among the honorees. The award is given to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities and has made significant humanitarian contributions to their community.

Why it matters

The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is one of the NHL's most prestigious individual awards, recognizing players who go above and beyond their on-ice duties to make a positive impact in their local communities. Fiala and Dostál's nominations highlight the charitable work and community engagement of these two talented players.

The details

Fiala, a Swiss national of Czech descent, has been the Kings' nominee for the award in three consecutive seasons. He has been actively involved in community service initiatives, particularly through his 'Fiala's Friends' program that supports children's hospitals in Los Angeles and his native Switzerland. Dostál, Fiala's Czech countryman, has also been recognized for his work with the Children's Hospital of Orange County and a unique program that allows local students to design his goalie mask.

  • The NHL announced the 32 nominees for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy this weekend.
  • Fiala has been the Kings' nominee for the award in three consecutive seasons.
  • Dostál got the nod after his Czech countryman Radko Gudas represented the Ducks last year.

The players

Kevin Fiala

A Swiss national of Czech lineage, Fiala has been the Los Angeles Kings' nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in three consecutive seasons. He has been actively involved in community service initiatives, particularly through his 'Fiala's Friends' program that supports children's hospitals in Los Angeles and his native Switzerland.

Lukáš Dostál

The Anaheim Ducks' nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, Dostál has been recognized for his work with the Children's Hospital of Orange County and a unique program that allows local students to design his goalie mask.

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What’s next

The winner of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy will be announced at the NHL Awards ceremony later this year.

The takeaway

Fiala and Dostál's nominations for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy showcase the charitable work and community engagement of these two talented NHL players, highlighting the league's commitment to recognizing players who make a positive impact off the ice.