Oilers' Ference wins King Clancy Memorial Trophy

Edmonton Oilers captain Andrew Ference was named the 2014 recipient of the King Clancy Award, "given to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community."

Ference recently participated in Edmonton's Pride parade, serving as one example of why he is worthy of this award.

Here's a broader look at what he did in Edmonton this past year, as per the Oliers' official website:

Upon his arrival in Edmonton, Ference wasted no time making his mark on the community, bringing the November Project to Oil Country, a community fitness project that was originally started by two of his friends in Boston. The free program encourages people of all ages and abilities gather in a group once a week to partake in various forms of physical activity at public locations throughout the city. While the project began as a small group, Ference’s persistence never wavered and soon hundreds of people from the community joined the movement.

Soon after assuming a leadership role with the Oilers, Ference brought forth another issue close to his heart, preserving the environment for future generations as a proud supporter if the green movement. Through the EOCF, the Oilers captain reached out to the Edmonton Waste Management Centre and invited grade 3 and 4 students from a local school to join him on a tour of the facility and engaged with the students on being environmentally conscious, as well as educating on how things like recycling can create a positive impact on the environment.