Dale Hawerchuk was a legendary player. From the moment he laced up his skates at a young age, he was a commanding presence on the ice. A two-time Memorial Cup champion and the 1981 CHL Player of the Year, Hawerchuk was drafted first overall by the Jets in 1981 and went on to win the Calder Trophy his rookie season. By the end of Marc Savard Jersey a 16-year career at the age of 34, the Hockey Hall of Famer had notched 1,409 points in 1,188 games for the Jets, Sabres, Blues and Flyers. He also captured two Canada Cup championships and played a key role in Mario Lemieux's clincher in 1987. MORE: Aside from being a dominating force on the ice, Hawerchuk was also coach of the Barrie Colts (OHL) since 2010, having coached current standout NHLerssuch as the Jets' Mark Scheifele, the Flames' Rasmus Ander son and Andrew Mangiapane and the Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov. Hawerchuk died on Tuesday after a long battle with stomach cancer.The hockey world took to Twitter to remember and pay respects to the Hockey Hall of Famer: So sad what a incredible human being Im thankful that Ducky was my friend and I had a chance to talked with him yesterday and say goodbyethis world is not same place Ray Bourque Jersey without him,Eric you can be so proud of your dadThoughts love and prayers for all your familyRIP DALE Teemu Selanne (@TeemuSel8nne) My thoughts are with the Hawerchuks. Dale is the greatest Jet to ever play in this city. I will forever cherish the advice he has given me over the years Blake Wheeler (@BiggieFunke) I had the opportunity to golf with Dale a few times early in my career, & what I remember the most was how down to earth he was. Outside of being a hall of fame hockey player, he was such a nice caring human being. Gone way too soon.The hockey world lost a good man today. P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) It is with heavy hearts that we report the pa sing of our head coach and friend, Dale Hawerchuk. On behalf of the entire Barrie Colts organization and our fans, our condolences and thoughts are with the Hawerchuk family. Barrie Colts (@OHLBarrieColts) Rest In Peace Dale, was an honour to play for you. Rasmus Ander son (@RAnder son19) Keeping Coach Hawerchuk's family in my thoughts and prayers. You're always in my heart Andrei Svechnikov (@ASvechnikov_37) Sept 6, 1987 I watched my 1st live hockey game at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton (Canada Cup). Dale and Team Canada tied the Soviet Union 3-3. I was hooked on hockey after that!! Hockey world lost a good one today. Kevin Bieksa (@kbieksa3) So sad to hear of pa sing of Dale Hawerchuk. I had the fortune to play with Dale several times over the years. A great player, so Jeremy Swayman Jersey smart and crafty. Moreso, he was a gentleman through and through. He will he dearly mi sed. Hayley Wickenheiser (@wick_22) Sad day today. So many wonderful memories together that I will always cherish. Thinking of his Family with this great lo s. R.I.P Ducky Doug Gilmour (@DougGilmour93) Rick Bowne s emotional seeing images of Dale Hawerchuk on the video board. Bowne s coached Hawerchuk with the Winnipeg Jets in the 1980s. Rob Williams (@RobTheHockeyGuy) Dale Hawerchuk was everything we look for at Hockey Canada. His love for the game and love to compete - as a player, coach and person - was unrivalled. We will mi s him. Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club, our players, our alumni, and our fans will mi s Joonas Korpisalo Jersey Dale Hawerchuk dearly, and we will forever be inspired by his pa sion for the game, his commitment to his team, and his love for our community. Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) We were privileged to have Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk in a Blue Note when he scored his historic 500th goal during the 1995-96 season. Our condolences go out to Hawerchuks friends and family during this difficult time. St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) Gutted to hear of the pa sing of ...the greatest nhljets player of all time! In the 80s I was a Georgii Merkulov Jersey hockey FANATIC and Dale was the highly skilled leader of my beloved . He scored almost 1200 Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) It was a pleasure and an honour to coach acro s from you Dale. You touched so many over the years with being the genuine good person you were. The game in the sky got a real good one today, you will be mi sed and your legend will live on. My condolences to the Hawerchuk family Jay McKee (@JayMcKee74) Heaven received a Hall of Famer today.Dale Hawerchuck was one of the best both on & off the ice! He called me yesterday to thank me for our friendship & to say goodbye! He said he was at peace-holding back my tears I was truly honored to be a part of his final hours-RIP Dale Jeremy Roenick (@Jeremy_Roenick)
