On what seemed like a regular visit to the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center, Marcus Foligno was surprised with the King Clancy Memorial Trophy! 🏆
Nick Foligno, who won the trophy in 2017, was also on hand for the big reveal! #NHLAwards
18 years went by in a flash! Words can’t express how proud we are of you and the person you have grown into. The perseverance, dedication and leadership you have demonstrated in your hockey career will serve you well in the future.
Thank you @livygrab for taking us along!
Proud Dad moment today. In CT watching @livygrab & @Merrimack_WIH against UConn while @hannahgrab_ and @SNC_WHockey were playing MSOE in WI. Watched Liv score in person and two minutes later got to see Hannah score in her game on the live feed. Thanks for the moment girls!
Cannot believe this day is so close! I have to remind myself to be happy it happened, not sad that it is coming to an end. So incredibly proud of this kid!
Facts:
USA Hockey Youth Registration in 2007-2008:
Minnesota: 45,168
Michigan: 34,614
Difference: 10,554 more players registered in MN over MI
USA Hockey Youth Registration in 2024-2025:
Minnesota: 50,597
Michigan: 24,391
Difference: 26,206 more players in MN registered over MI
USA Hockey Youth Registration from 2008-2025:
Minnesota: +5429 players
Michigan: -10,223 players
Difference: In 15 years, MN is +15,652 players registered over MI
2007-2008 Players in D1 College Hockey
Minnesota: 211
Michigan: 151
Difference: 60 more D1 players from MN over MI
2024-2025 Players in D1 College Hockey
Minnesota: 249
Michigan: 112
Difference: 137 more D1 players from MN over MI
Players in D1 College Hockey from 2008-2025
Minnesota: +38
Michigan: -39
Difference: In 15 years, MN is +77 players in D1 hockey over MI
2008 NHL Draft Picks
Minnesota: 11
Michigan: 5
Difference: 6 more players drafted from MN over MI
2025 NHL Draft Picks
Minnesota: 17
Michigan: 3
Difference: 14 more players drafted from MN over MI.
NHL Draft Picks from 2008-2025
Minnesota: +6
Michigan: -2
Difference: In 15 years, MN is +8 in NHL draft picks over MI
*This isn't a great sample size and draft numbers fluctuate a lot, but still these numbers are telling.
The two youth development models between Minnesota and Michigan could not be more different. I think it might be time for a reimagining of the Michigan hockey model.