Oettinger's Heart: King Clancy Nominee & Community Hero
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It's April 10th. This is Dallas Stars News Today, your AI-powered team coverage. Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger just got tapped as the team's nominee for the National Hockey League's King Clancy Memorial Trophy. This award goes each year to the player showing top leadership on and off the ice, plus real humanitarian impact in their community. Oettinger earned it through four seasons of steady work with kids facing tough health battles.
He's built Jake's Hope Crew with the Dallas Stars Foundation and Hope Kids, turning home games into magic for families.
Who is Jake Oettinger and why is he nominated for the King Clancy Trophy?
Kids get Jumbotron shout-outs as heroes, post-game hangs with Utinger, and special skates on the ice. He and his wife, Kennedy, also drop hundreds of holiday gifts and sponsor families during hard times. Team President Brad Alberts praised Oettinger for his character and drive to give back, calling him the perfect fit for the award and the stars. Spirit. Oettinger himself says using his platform to help feels like an honor, and he's grateful for the nod. After grabbing gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, he linked up with the NHL Players Association, Amazon, and others for a behind-the-scenes tour where Hope Kids wore his medal, sparking a $10,000 donation to the foundations. He's all in on make-a-wish and hospital visits, too.
On the ice this season, Oacher's 33 wins, .898 save percentage, and three shutouts have him shining, including two. Second star of the week honors. This nomination caps a year of elite play and heart, keeping the focus on community long after the final buzzer.
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