Hall of Famer Hawerchuk completes final round of chemotherapy
Hockey Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk has completed the final round of his chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with stomach cancer in August, his son Eric confirmed Monday.
Today my dad finished his final round of chemo Protocol in Barrie. Got to ring the “Bell of Hope” on his way out. “We hope” this is the end of a long journey but he’s ready for anything. Thanks to everyone who has reached out. Means the world to us.Thinking of you all #DaleStrong pic.twitter.com/4mP58YY3Ie
— Eric Hawerchuk (@EricHawerchuk) April 14, 2020
The former NHL star spent nine seasons with the Winnipeg Jets and five with the Buffalo Sabres before wrapping up his career with the St. Louis Blues and Philadelphia Flyers. He produced 1,409 points in 1,188 regular-season games and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.
The 57-year-old Hawerchuk then coached the OHL's Barrie Colts from 2010-19, when he stepped down due to his cancer diagnosis.