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Foligno, Getzlaf, Giordano named Mark Messier Leadership Award finalists

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports / USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nick Foligno, Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf, and Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano were named finalists for the Mark Messier Leadership Award on Thursday, the NHL announced.

The award is given out annually to the player "who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season."

Foligno is coming off his second-most productive season, tallying 26 goals and 51 points, while helping lead the Blue Jackets to the best finish in franchise history.

Away from the rink he and his wife committed $1 million to be shared between the Nationwide Children's Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital. He also continues to work with Papa John's pizza to raise money for the Janis Foligno Foundation.

Getzlaf led the Ducks in scoring for the fifth-straight season, helping the team capture the Pacific Division. The 31-year-old continued his work with the Anaheim Ducks Learn to Play Program, with help from teammate Corey Perry.

Getzlaf also hosted the fifth annual CureDuchenne golf tournament in which he and his wife have now raised $1.675 million for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Giordano helped the Flames to their second playoff berth in three years. The 33-year-old continued his work with Team Giordano, which helps promote fitness and academics to students in high-need schools.

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