Jacob Trouba Honored with Second Annual Rod Gilbert "Mr. Ranger" Award

New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba has been named the recipient of the second annual Rod Gilbert "Mr. Ranger" Award, given to the Rangers player "who best honors Rod's legacy by exemplifying leadership qualities both on and off the ice, and making a significant humanitarian contribution to his community."
An influential voice in the Rangers locker room, Trouba has earned the utmost respect of his teammates through his physical play and sacrifice with his actions in games and practices. The 28th captain in franchise history, Trouba, 29, has posted eight goals and 22 assists for 30 points in 77 games this season. In addition, he has added 188 blocked shots - the second most in the NHL, and 210 hits - the team-high.
The defenseman's hard work and dedication in the community has impacted thousands of individuals throughout his career and time as a Ranger, including but not limited to those battling epilepsy, and the Garden of Dreams Foundation (GDF).

In September, Trouba participated in BGC's Charity Day, the event held in honor of the lives lost at BGC on 9/11. With his participation, Trouba, alongside his wife Kelly, founded "The Trouba Creative Expressions Arts Program," which is a Group & Individual Multimedia Art Program featuring a highly qualified Art Therapist who provides her professional services to EFMNY adult clients with epilepsy and seizures. In the 10-week program, Group and Individual Art Sessions will be provided to persons living with epilepsy.
Through his time in New York, Trouba has played a role in the exposure and growth of GDF. In November, Trouba attended the holiday dinner where he, along with several his teammates, were involved in distributing meals at TAO Lavo for the annual holiday dinner. The players served over 250 hot meals for 35 families. On Garden of Dreams Night in December, Trouba had the chance to meet Dominic, a 6-year-old Junior Ranger and hockey fan in person, after meeting via Facetime earlier in the season. Dominic was diagnosed with a brain tumor and is currently going through chemotherapy and radiation. Trouba took Dominic behind the scenes and showed him what it was like to be a Ranger.
Trouba has appeared in 266 games across four seasons with the Rangers after being acquired by the team on June 17, 2019, tallying 108 points (28G-80A). He has totaled 674 NHL games between the Rangers and Winnipeg Jets, posting 70 goals and 217 assists for 287 points.