Former Canuck, Gino Odjick, passes away at 52

Photo courtesy of Gino Odjick Fans page via Facebook. 

Some devastating news from the sports world. Vancouver Canucks are expressing shock and grief over the death of their former beloved Canuck Gino Odjick. He was only 52 years old.

Odjick was born in Quebec and was known as the 'Enforcer' during his hockey career.

Odjick played 12 seasons in the NHL. His reign began in 1990 and til 2002 he played for New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, and Montreal Canadiens as well as the Canucks.

He played with the very talented and much loved hockey player Pavel Bure. In terms of his stats, Odjick had a career high of 16 goals and 13 assists for 29 points.

Codolences have poured in from other teammates as well as Canucks management.

Rest in peace 💙 pic.twitter.com/Jg1UDO4pFe

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 16, 2023

"I heard I scored right after he (Gino Odjick) passed. I think that is pretty powerful. It was meant to be, maybe he was there for me on that shot."

🗣️ Ethan Bear @theprovince | #Canucks pic.twitter.com/nOBVHeabyY

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 16, 2023

Vice-President, Hockey Operations, Stan Smyl, on the passing of Gino Odjick. pic.twitter.com/exRYx7UEBB

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 16, 2023

"He did a lot for this organization, not only on the ice but off the ice. He's going to be truly missed around the community and around the rink."

🗣️ Bo Horvat on the passing of Gino Odjick@theprovince | #Canucks pic.twitter.com/BNQaGFMj24

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 16, 2023

The cause of his passing away is not known. Odjick leaves a family behind.