While he was mainly known as a Canuck, I personally loved the guy right when I was starting to follow hockey. He was apparently battling a rare disease. RIP to one of the toughest guys ever. From the Athletic:
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>7 years ago Odjick was ailing, battling a rare illness called AL Amyloidosis, Canucks fans rallied to support him — gathering at the Vancouver hospital where he was receiving treatment. It was a testament to the special bond shared between a fanbase and one of their favorite Canucks of all time. > >Despite being given weeks to live by doctors back in 2015, Odjick battled back. At the start of the 2019-20 campaign, Odjick skated onto Rogers Arena ice in full equipment as part of the club’s 50th-anniversary celebrations. His presence brought the house down, as fans regaled him once again with chants of “Gino! Gino! Gino!”
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While he was mainly known as a Canuck, I personally loved the guy right when I was starting to follow hockey. He was apparently battling a rare disease. RIP to one of the toughest guys ever. From the Athletic:
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>7 years ago Odjick was ailing, battling a rare illness called AL Amyloidosis, Canucks fans rallied to support him — gathering at the Vancouver hospital where he was receiving treatment. It was a testament to the special bond shared between a fanbase and one of their favorite Canucks of all time.
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>Despite being given weeks to live by doctors back in 2015, Odjick battled back. At the start of the 2019-20 campaign, Odjick skated onto Rogers Arena ice in full equipment as part of the club’s 50th-anniversary celebrations. His presence brought the house down, as fans regaled him once again with chants of “Gino! Gino! Gino!”
If you bleed for the Flyers, you’ll always be a Flyer.
Loved Gino. Was so happy to see him in Philly.
Rest easy Gino!