On Friday, it was announced that Jordan Stahl and Jacob Slavin were both recognized for their efforts by the Carolina Chapter of the PHWA, as Stahl was awarded the Steve Chiasson Award, and Slavin was nominated for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.
This news comes on the heels of Wednesday's announcement, as Brandon Bussey was named team MVP, and Taylor Hall was awarded the Joseph Vasicek Award, as well as nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.
Jakob Slavin nominated for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy
The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and makes a notable humanitarian contribution to his or her community.
It has been a difficult season for Slavin, who missed 41 games due to injury. However, when he returned, he did so without missing a single opportunity, averaging 21:10 of ice time a night and even earning a spot on Team USA's Olympic roster, where they won the gold medal.
In recent years, Slavin, along with his wife, Kylie, have used their platform to help those in need, and glorify God in doing so.
During the 2023–24 season, they launched a "Fight for Freedom" campaign with International Justice Mission, where they raised $1,008,535 – surpassing the initial $1M goal. Their campaign raised awareness in the fight against human trafficking and modern slavery and IJM used the funds to combat online sexual exploitation of children.
In the 2024–25 season, they launched another campaign with "The Fight for First", partnering with Compassion International to help poor mothers and babies, supporting survival centres.
Additionally, Slavins continues to work with local initiatives such as the Raleigh Dream Center and Raleigh Rescue Mission, as well as the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation.
Last season, Florida Panthers captain Alexander Barkov was awarded the King Clancy Trophy for his longtime campaign with Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.
Jordan Staal wins Steve Chiasson Award
The Steve Chiasson Award is presented annually to the Hurricanes player who best exemplifies determination and dedication while proving to be an inspiration to his teammates through his performance and approach to the game.
Currently in his 20th season, the Hurricanes captain has scored 19 goals (his best since 2017–18). Four of those goals have come on the power play, which he was involved in in early December, playing a key role in reviving Carolina's man advantage after a poor start to the season.
He has continued his exemplary performance at the face-off dot, where he trails only New Jersey Devils captain, Nico Hischier, in face-off wins this season, and has his second best season on record in face-off wins.
This season, he became the longest-tenured Hurricanes player after transferring, surpassing his older brother Eric Staal who played in most games played in a Hurricanes sweater.
Last season, the award was given to then-Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns.
