Medicine Hat News
Having long been praised for his efforts on the ice and in hockey’s business room, Trevor Linden received recognition from the NHL for his charity works.
On Thursday, this alumnus of the Medicine Hat Tigers and arguably the most revered member ever of the Vancouver Canucks was named a co-recipient of the NHL Foundation Player Award for his charitable works. The other co-recipient was Vincent Lecavalier of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Linden’s charitable contributions to the Vancouver area are quite numerous. Since 2004, he has been the honouary chair of the Canadian Cancer Society’s cops for cancer bike tours helping raise more than $8-million for pediatric cancer care and research. He also was a spokesperson for the preventative cancer care campaign.
However, Linden has been most involved with childrens’ charities during his time in Vancouver. One of his more notable efforts included helping the Canucks for Kids Fund raise more than $25-million in support of B.C. children’s charities over the past 20 years.
The NHL Foundation will present $25,000 to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice on behalf of Linden and $25,000 to the Vinny Lecavalier Foundation on behalf of Lecavalier.
“I am honoured to receive this award and share it with Vincent, knowing that two charities will benefit from this National Hockey League initiative,” said Linden in a statement. “My profession has offered me the privilege and opportunity to give back to children, particularly those with cancer and life-limiting illnesses.
“My parents, Lane and Edna, instilled in my brothers and I the desire to help those around in need, and I am grateful for that gift.”
Both Linden and Lecavalier will be honoured at a special NHL awards presentation this coming Wednesday in Pittsburgh before Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final.

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