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Gino Odjick

Born:September 7, 1970Draft:1990 Canucks #86 Overall
Hometown:Maniwaki, QCPosition:Left Wing
Known For:BC Sports Hall of FameShoots:Left
National Team:Canada

Wayne Gino Odjick (September 7, 1970 – January 15, 2023) was a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1990–91 to 2001–02 for the Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens.  Of Algonquin heritage, he was known as an enforcer during his playing career, earning him the nickname “Algonquin Assassin”.

Gino Odjick Vancouver Canucks
Gino Odjick, Vancouver Canucks (Photo by B Bennett/Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

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Achievements

  • Inducted into the BC Hall of Fame (2021)
  • NHL Most Penalized Player (1997)
  • 2x QMJHL Champion (1989, 1990)

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