Jordan Harris: Hockey Hero Off Ice

0:00It's April 30th. This is NHL News to Day Teen News powered by AI. Boston Bruins' Defenseman Jordan Harris is one of 32 nominees for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which honors players for leadership on and off the ice, plus big community contributions. Each NHL team picks one nominee, and Harris earned his spot by launching Harris' Huskies, a mentoring program for local youth hockey players from. He scored Boston, a non-profit that helps kids who normally can't afford or access the sport. Harris grew up in Haber Hill, Massachusetts, idolizing the Bruins while playing Street Hockey with his brother. His parents taught him to give back since others helped his own hockey dreams, and schools like Kimball Union Academy and Northeastern University. Shaped his leadership, where he kept in the team. Being back home with the Bruins made it the right time to start this. The program pairs these young skaters with Northeastern hockey players as role models, offering clinics, gear donations, campus tours, and Bruins game visits.

1:02Harris plans events with his fiancé, also a Northeastern alum, and guest coaches from the Boston Fleet have joined in, creating real connections and skill growth for the kids. Kids lit up with smiles at the first clinic in February, and they progress steadily through follow-up events. Harris tapped NHL player inclusion, coalition grants to fund it, with support from the league, players association, Bruins, Northeastern, and score, showing how teamwork grows the game for underserved communities. Hockey opened doors for Harris, from friendships to pro-chances, and now he's paying a forward right where he started, blending on ice goals with, off ice impact as strengthens everyone involved.