Beloved former Canuck Gino Odjick dies at 52
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Gino Odjick, a fan favourite who played eight seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, has died.
Gino Odjick, a fan favourite who played eight seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, has died.
The news broke Sunday afternoon when his sister Dina posted to Facebook.
"Our hearts are broken. My brother Gino Odjick has left us for the spirit world," she wrote.
Soon after, the 52-year-old's death was announced live during the broadcast of the Sunday's Canucks game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
"Member of the family, Gino Odjick, we’ve just been informed, has passed away," said announcer John Shorthouse.
"With heavy hearts we carry on here, with news nobody wanted to hear."
Canucks chairman and governor Francesco Aquilini issued a statement extending the organization's condolences to Odjick's loved ones.
