Hundreds of fans of Gino Odjick are expected to rally outside Vancouver General Hospital today to support and honour one of their favourite hockey stars.
The Former Vancouver Canucks enforcer Gino Odjick has a rare terminal illness affecting his heart, and doctors say he may have as little as a few weeks to live.
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The 43-year-old Odjick played from 1990-2002 in the NHL, including two years in Montreal and eight years in Vancouver.
In a letter published Thursday on the Canucks' website, Odjick thanked fans for their support over the duration of his career.
"Your 'Gino, Gino' cheers were my favourite. I wish I could hear them again. You have been amazing," he wrote.
In response, a number of fans are organizing on Facebook to make sure he hears his favourite chant one more time.
Almost 500 people have registered on Facebook that they are meeting outside Vancouver General Hospital at 1 p.m. PT.