MATT DUMBA, SCOTT LAUGHTON, BRADY TKACHUK, AND TOM WILSON NOMINATED FOR KING CLANCY MEMORIAL TROPHY May 09, 2023 - NHL.com

Congratulations to Matt Dumba, Scott Laughton, Brady Tkachuk, and Tom Wilson on being nominated for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy! This award recognizes the NHL player who exemplifies leadership on and off the ice and has made a significant humanitarian contribution to thier community.

All four of these players have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to charitable causes, using their platform as professional athletes to make a positive impact:

Matt Dumba's nomination is a result of his tireless efforts to promote diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility in hockey through his "Hockey Without Limits" initiative. He has also been involved with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the Ronald McDonald House Charities. In addition, he has been a vocal advocate for social justice and racial equality, using his platform to raise awareness and drive change.

Scott Laughton has been nominated for this award as a result of his involvement with various charitable causes, including the Flyers Wives Carnival, which raises funds for local charities, and the "Little Smiles" organization, which helps children who are hospitalized or undergoing medical treatment. He has also been involved with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and has helped raise money for cancer research.

Brady Tkachuk’s nomination is a result of his involvement with various charitable causes, including the Do It For Daron Foundation and other mental health organizations. He has also been actively involved with various initiatives that support the growth and development of youth hockey and has started a foundation with the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, Tkachuk’s Captains, providing support and mentorship to children in need.

Tom Wilson has been nominated for this award for his involvement with various charitable causes, including youth-focused charities and the "So Kids Can" initiative, which helps support organizations that provide critical resources to children in need. He has also been actively involved with the "Hockey Fights Cancer" campaign, which raises awareness and funds for cancer research.

Their dedication to making a difference in the lives of others is truly inspiring and deserving of recognition. We wish them all the best of luck in being selected as the recipient of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, and thank them for their continued efforts to give back to their communities.

King Clancy Trophy Nominees Announced May 18, 2021

The nominations for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy were announced on Tuesday, with several Newport Sports Management clients receiving the honour of a nomination. The group included Minnesota Wild winger, Mats Zuccarello, New Jersey Devils defenceman, P.K. Subban, Philadelphia Flyers forward, Scott Laughton, and St. Louis Blues centre, Ryan O’Reilly. 

Newport client Matt Dumba won the award in 2020.

For more on the King Clancy Trophy nominees, check out the nhl.com post here.

Newport clients in running for Masterton Trophy May 10, 2021

The nominations for the Bill Masterton Trophy were announced on Monday, with numerous Newport Hockey Agency clients making the list. The group included Anaheim Ducks centre, David Backes, Arizona Coyotes winger, Phil Kessel, Detroit Red Wings defenceman, Danny DeKeyser, Minnesota Wild defenceman, Matt Dumba, Montreal Canadiens winger, Corey Perry, New York Islanders forward, Casey Cizikas, and Tampa Bay Lightning centre, Steven Stamkos. 

Newport clients have won the previous two Masterton Trophies: Bobby Ryan in 2020 and Robin Lehner in 2019.

For more on the Masterton Trophy nominees, keep reading the nhl.com article here. 

Dumba wins King Clancy Memorial Trophy September 06, 2020

Matt Dumba took home the King Clancy Memorial Trophy on Sunday, an award handed out to the player who best leads on and off the ice, and who has made a significant humanitarian contribution to his community. Dumba was recognized for his herculean effort to help those in need, while giving a voice to those who face racial discrimination. 

For more on Dumba, keep reading the nhl.com story here.

NHL ANNOUNCES 2019/20 AWARD NOMINEES July 28, 2020

The NHL disclosed all of its award nominees for the 2019-20 season, with several Newport clients making the shortlist for some of its most prestigious trophies.

Ryan O’Reilly has been named one of the three finalists for the 2019-20 Selke Trophy, handed out to the NHL’s best defensive forward. The 29-year-old native of Clinton, Ontario is looking to become the back-to-back winner of the trophy for the first time since 2014-15.

The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player who best exemplified “the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey”, named its three finalists as well, with Bobby Ryan making the shortlist.

Up for nomination in a bid for the King Clancy Memorial trophy, no less than 9 Newport clients made the cut, including Justin Abdelkader, Matt Dumba, Evander Kane, Matt Martin, Henrik Lundqvist, Trevor Lewis, Ryan O’Reilly, PK Subban and Brady Tkachuk. Elsewhere,

O’Reilly was also named a finalist for the Lady Byng Trophy, an award he previously won back in the 2013-14 season.

For more on all of the nominees, keep reading the sportingnews.com article here.

Zuccarello and Dumba guide Wild to victory January 23, 2020

Mats Zuccarello and Matt Dumba were named the 2^nd and 3^rd stars, respectively, last night, as the Minnesota Wild scored 3 unanswered goals en route to a 4-2 defeat of the Detroit Red Wings.  Zuccarello registered 2 points in the contest, along with 3 shots on net, 2 blocked shots and a +2 rating. It was the second multi-point performance in the last 3 games for the Oslo-native. Dumba, meanwhile, registered 2 assists in the win, along with 3 shots on net and a game-high, +3 rating.  

For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com recap here.

Dumba guides Minnesota to lopsided win November 16, 2018

Matt Dumba tallied a goal and an assist last night, as the Minnesota Wild cruised to a 6-2 defeat of the Vancouver Canucks. The Regina-native finished the game with 2 points, 3 shots on net and a game-high 4 hits. It was the second consecutive game that Dumba has scored for the Wild, and currently sits 2^nd overall among defensemen in goals scored with 7.

For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here.

Dumba looking to build off of big season September 14, 2018

Despite coming off of a career year where he set new highs in a plethora of categories including points (50) and TOI/G (23:49), Wild defenseman Matthew Dumba feels like he can be even more productive in 2018-19. Just 24-years-old, the Regina-native has yet to reach his prime, and all signs indicate that the rising star will hit new plateaus this season.

For more on Dumba, check out the nhl.nbcsports.com article here. 

Dumba and Wild come to terms on long term deal July 23, 2018

The Minnesota Wild made a strong commitment to Matt Dumba on Saturday, signing the young defenseman to a five-year contract extension that will see him earn $6 million, annually. Drafted by the Wild 7^th overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, the soon–to-be 25-year-old has steadily improved since joining the club as a regular at the beginning of the 2014-15 season. Since that campaign, he has seen his point totals and ice-time steadily rise, culminating with career-highs in games (82), time of ice per game (23:49) and points (50) in 2017-18.

For more on Dumba, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Dumba helps Wild regain foothold in series April 16, 2018

Matt Dumba scored the winning goal last night, guiding the Minnesota Wild to a 6-2 defeat of the Winnipeg Jets. The dynamic defenseman was front and center in the Wild’s four goal, 2^nd period explosion, tallying a goal and an assist in the frame. He would go on to finish the contest with 2 points, 4 shots on net, 5 blocked shots in a team-leading 23:40 of ice-time.

For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Dumba and Parise too much for Stars March 30, 2018

Matt Dumba and Zach Parise were named the 2^nd and 3^rd stars respectively last night, as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars by a score of 5-2. Dumba tallied 4 points in the win (1 goal, 3 assists), along with 3 blocked shots and a +3 rating. Parise, meanwhile, scored 2 goals – including the game-winner, along with 3 shots on net. After dealing with injury issues during the first half of the season, the Minneapolis-native has come on strong in the month of March, registering 9 goals (3 game-winners) and 3 assists in 14 games played.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Dumba named 3rd star in Wild win December 01, 2017

Matthew Dumba played a key role in the Minnesota Wild’s 4-2 comeback victory versus the Vegas Golden Knights last night, and would go on to be named the 3^rd star of the contest. The 23-year-old defenseman put in a all-round performance in the win, registering 6 shots on net, 2 hits, 2 blocks, 26:36 of ice-time and the primary assist on the game-winning goal. For the season, the Regina-native has averaged a career-high 21:03 of ice-time per game, and tallied 11 points (1 goal, 10 assists) in 25 contests.

For more on Dumba and last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here.

Cullen and Dumba pace Wild to easy win November 03, 2017

Matt Cullen scored his first goal of the year – on his 41^st birthday – and Matt Dumba added 2 assists, as the Minnesota Wild cruised to a 6-3 defeat of the Montreal Canadiens.  Cullen, who is currently the elder statesman of the NHL, also added an assist in the victory, raising his point total for the year to 4. As for Dumba, the rising star of the Wild defense corps finished the contest with a game-high 25:58 of ice time to go along with his two points and a plus/minus rating of +2.

For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Dumba shines in big Minnesota win January 13, 2017

Matt Dumba was one of Thursday night’s standout performers, helping guide the Minnesota Wild to a comfortable, 7-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. The 3^rd year defenseman provided an offensive spark from the Wild’s blue line, tallying 3 assists, 2 hits, 2 shots on net and a +3 rating in the win. After breaking out in 2015-16 with career-highs in a plethora of categories, the Saskatchewan-native has continued to improve this season. Through 40 games, Dumba has registered 19 points (6 goals, 13 assists), has a plus/minus rating of +17, and is averaging a career-best 19:36 of ice time per game.

For more on Dumba and last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Dumba rewarded with new contract extension July 29, 2016

2012 1^st round pick Matt Dumba signed a two-year, $5.1 million contract extension with the Minnesota Wild on Thursday. Dumba, who turned 22 on Monday, is coming off of a breakout season that saw him set career-highs in a number of categories, including goals (10), points (26) and game played (81). The Regina, Saskatchewan native has made a smooth transition from junior to professional hockey, requiring very little seasoning in the AHL. Despite being the youngest defenseman on the Wild last year, Dumba’s average ice time was a very respectable 16:50 per game.

For more on Dumba, check out the nhl.com article here.