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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.

Rachel Barkley is a beat writer covering the Carolina Hurricanes for Carolina Hockey Now on SportsNote. Painting Stories…More About Rachel Barclay

The Toronto Raptors released their latest injury report on Tuesday afternoon ahead of their road matchup against the Houston Rockets, providing an update on veteran center Jakob Poeltl.

Toronto (36-27) begins a brief road trip with tipoff scheduled for 8:00 pm ET on Tuesday night in Houston. According to the team’s injury report, Poeltl is listed as questionable due to an illness, making his status uncertain for the matchup against the Rockets (39-24).

Poeltl most recently played in the Raptors’ impressive 122-92 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. The 30-year-old delivered one of his strongest performances of the season, finishing with 16 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal. He shot an efficient 8 of 9 from the field while logging 30 minutes.

The performance continued a productive stretch for the Austrian centre, who has served as a dominant interior presence for Toronto on both ends of the floor. In his 10th NBA season, Poeltl is averaging 9.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, while shooting a career-high 70.1 percent from the field.

Through 29 appearances, including 27 starts, Poeltl has averaged 25.4 minutes per contest this season and has played a key role in the Raptors’ defensive detection and rebounding efforts. His ability to protect the rim and facilitate offense from the high post has made him a central figure in Toronto’s frontcourt rotation.

Jakob Poeltl’s injury remains in serious condition as Raptors face Rockets

Toronto enters Tuesday’s contest looking to maintain momentum as it continues its push up the Eastern Conference standings. The Raptors have relied on balanced scoring and interior defense during their recent run, and Poeltl’s availability could impact how the team approaches a matchup against a Rockets team that has been one of the most consistent teams in the Western Conference this season.

Houston, which is currently 39-24, has built its success on strong defensive play and efficient scoring in the frontcourt. The Rockets’ size and physicality inside make Poeltl’s potential presence especially important to Toronto’s interior defense and rebounding.

Following Tuesday’s game, the Raptors will conclude their two-game road trip on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans (21-45). Toronto will then return home to host the Phoenix Suns (37-27) on Friday.

Poeltl’s final status for the Rockets matchup is expected to be determined closer to tipoff as the Raptors evaluate his status throughout the day.