The hockey world is collectively mourning the death of former NHL star Dale Hawerchuk, who died after a battle with cancer, his family announced Tuesday.
After an incredibly brave and difficult battle with cancer, our dad has passed away. My family is so proud of him and the way he fought. #HawerchukStrong pic.twitter.com/xZ1xcaqAOv
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001, Hawerchuk was beloved across the hockey world, but especially in Winnipeg, where he spent nine of his 16 NHL seasons, putting up 929 points over 713 regular-season games in a Jets uniform.