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A former National Hockey League player has died suddenly at the age of 52.
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Hospital staff in Vancouver confirmed Gino Odjick's death.
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His death was officially ruled a heart attack.
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Once, Gino Odjick accumulated more penalties than any other player in the league.
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Odjick was diagnosed in 2014 with an illness that targets the organs and the heart.
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On Monday morning, the sports world suffered a devastating loss.
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The ex-hockey player had a 12-year career in the NHL.
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The Islanders, the Flyers, the Canadiens, and the Canucks were all teams he skated for.
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