Tribute for Gino Odjick set for Vancouver Canucks game Wednesday

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A ceremonial puck drop and moment of silence are set to start Wednesday's Canucks game. (Photo courtesy Vancouver Canucks)

By Emily Marsten and James Paracy

Posted January 18, 2023 6:05 pm.

Last Updated January 18, 2023 6:26 pm.

A moment of silence and ceremonial puck drop are set begin Wednesday’s Vancouver’s Canucks game in honour of former player Gino Odjick.

The Canucks are set to face the Tampa Bay Lightning at 7 p.m., where the tribute is set to take place at the start of the game.

“We lost a member of our family on Sunday. A truly extraordinary human being, Gino will be dearly missed,” the team said on social media.

“Kind and compassionate, Gino was a gentle giant, and a friend to all who never stopped giving. We look forward to honouring and celebrating his life with you all.”

The team’s Head Coach Bruce Boudreau says in a video Gino was a player who’s legacy will last forever in Vancouver.

“He was a pretty physical force, and he was energetic and character guy and everybody knew that. And when you played the Vancouver Canucks and Gino’s in the lineup, you had to be aware of where he was all the time,” Boudreau said.

“We’re going to have to play hard and try and win this one for Gino tonight,” said Canucks captain Bo Horvat.

The former Canucks enforcer passed away on Sunday after a long battle with Amyloidosis, a disease that attacked his organs and heart. He was diagnosed with the disease in 2014.

The team says a celebration of Gino’s life will be held on Mar. 2, as part of the team’s First Nations Night.

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