The NHL named the three finalists for the 2016 Foundation Player Award on Tuesday: Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano, New York Islanders forward Matt Martin and Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban.
The awarded is handed to “an NHL player who applies the core values of hockey -- commitment, perseverance and teamwork -- to enrich the lives of people in his community.”
The winner gets to hand $25K to the charity of his choice.
Honoured to be a finalist for the #NHL Foundation Award. Merci beaucoup! pic.twitter.com/eEALgYEBxO
— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) May 3, 2016
In September, PK Subban (@CanadiensMTL) made a $10-million pledge over a 7-year period to Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation #NHLAwards
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 3, 2016
Since 2014-15, Mark Giordano (@NHLFlames) has spearheaded Team Giordano – which provides resources to low-income Calgary schools. #NHLAwards
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 3, 2016
Last summer, Matt Martin (@NYIslanders) created the Matt Martin Foundation – which raised over $75,000 for several charities. #NHLAwards
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 3, 2016