Eddie Olczyk is a treasured member of the Chicago Blackhawks family and we will be supportive of him as he fights this disease. While the book chronicles his hockey journey, his passion for horse racing, and his second career in broadcasting, it also focused on his own fight against cancer.

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Kings Care Fans "Most people now refer to me as Edzo, there are a few who still refer to me as Eddie O or just the letter O, but Artie gave it to me and I'm proud to say I got it as a member of the Kings.

On April 8, 2010, Olczyk returned to Pittsburgh to join more than 50 former On December 30, 2010, it was announced that Foley and Olczyk signed a three-year extension to stay with the Blackhawks. Eddie Olczyk was ready to give up. Eddie Olczyk Shares Valuable Life Lessons after Beating Cancer In his book 'Beating the Odds,' the Kings alumnus details how cancer provided him with a different perspective on hockey and life

Shop One More Shift: Eddie Olczyk. Tickets "I just really felt like I had a chance to make a difference and if I can make a difference, or help someone plough through a tough time, then it was worth all the hard work and the research. One section, in particular, really struck me. I told Diana I loved her and I'll see her after the game," he laughed. I heard from my friend that her procedure went well, which was exceptional news, but I still hadn't reached out to her directly. NHL Now: Eddie O joins the show. Olczyk honored for HFC. Against all odds, he played on the 1984 U.S. Olympic hockey team as a 17-year-old, and four months later he was drafted in the first round by his hometown Chicago Black

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On July 11, 2012, Olczyk became the 16th Blackhawks player elected into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame. It happened to be at the end of a holiday hockey game. "Sometimes people don't know what to say but you don't have to say a lot," Olczyk said.

"Part of Olczyk's 1,031-game NHL career, which included four 30-goal seasons, included the better part of a season with the Kings. "Sure enough, six years later, my son Nick is brought in this world and I'm on my way from Cedars-Sinai to the Forum." They Met on a Flight

"I just felt the time was right to make a difference in the community, whether they're hockey fans, horse racing fans or just people that have been in the cancer battle. He was also inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame in 2013.

Olczyk does not shy away from explaining how the cancer nearly got the better of him. When I found out that one of my good friend's mother had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, it was devastating.Not long after learning the news, I had the chance to see her. Eddie Olczyk and Diana Olczyk’s family live and breathe hockey. "When I got sick and I was going through my battle, it kind of dawned on me, no pun intended, here's the final chapter of my book," he said. It seems like Diana has left her past far behind and is not interested in looking back. All Rights Reserved.

So we can only wait and see if he share his personal life with us.Updated On Sun Oct 14 2018 Published On Sun Oct 14 2018 By However, she has achieved great success in raising her children and making them follow their father’s profession as two of her children are already playing professional hockey.Diana’s rich husband must have shared a fair bit of wealth with her.

Following the game, Olczyk was back at the hospital with the puck, which his son kept and proudly displays on his mantle at home. "Nicky was born. While Olczyk was only with the Kings for 67 games, the club left a lasting impression on him.