Some sad news to report this afternoon as Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk has passed away.
The legendary forward lost a protracted battle with stomach cancer, as was reported by his son in a terse tweet -
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
The 57-year-old Toronto-native was a much-heralded youngster winning multiple awards for the Cornwall Royals and was named a QMJHL First Team All-Star, the Canadian Major Junior Player of the Year, and Memorial Cup MVP.