Former National Hockey League player Gino Odjick died of a heart attack at a Vancouver hospital on Sunday, where he was headed to have his legs bandaged.
He was 52 years old.
In 2014, Odjick was diagnosed with a disease that attacks the organs and the heart, called amyloidosis.
As of Monday morning, three of the four teams Odjick played for in the NHL had sent their condolences.
The New York Islanders wrote on Twitter: «The New York Islanders are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former family member Gino Odjick. The team extends our condolences to Odjick’s family and friends.»
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Odjick spent 12 years in the NHL, playing for the Vancouver Canucks, Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens, between 1990 and 2002.
Gino Odjick #29 of the Vancouver Canucks skates on the ice during an NHL game circa 1995 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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In Canucks organizational history, Odjick holds the record for minutes spent in the penalty box with 2,127.
During the 1996-97 campaign, Odjick led the league in penalty minutes with 371.
Vancouver Canucks left winger Gino Odjick looks on during a game against the St. Louis Blues at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia. The game was a draw, 2-2.
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Francisco Aquilini, president and governor of the Canucks, said in a statement: «Gino was a fan favorite from the moment he joined the organization, putting his heart and soul into every turn on and off the ice. many and embodied what it means to be a Canuck. Personally, he was a close friend and confidante, someone I could lean on for advice and support. He will be sorely missed.»