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VANCOUVER -- Former Vancouver Canucks enforcer Gino Odjick says he has a rare terminal illness. Chicago White Sox Gear . Odjick, in a letter published Thursday on the Canucks website, said he was diagnosed with AL (Primary) Amyloidosis two months ago. "Its causing abnormal protein to be produced and deposits are being formed on my heart," said Odjick. "Its hardening my heart and my doctors arent sure how long I have to live. "Initially they thought years, but now they think it could be a lot less. I could be down to months or even weeks." The 43-year-old Odjick played from 1990-2002 in the NHL, including eight years in Vancouver and two in Montreal. He also played for the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers, recording 64 goals, 73 assists and 2,567 penalty minutes in 605 regular season games. Odjick played 44 playoff games, all with Vancouver, scoring four goals and an assist. The Maniwaki, Que., native was drafted by the Canucks in the fifth round (86th overall) of the 1990 NHL Draft. "I feel very fortunate for the support Ive received over the years," Odjick said. "During my career I played in some great NHL cities including Vancouver, Long Island, Philadelphia and Montreal. "In my heart, I will always be a Canuck and I have always had a special relationship here with the fans." Odjick said he was diagnosed with the disease two days after Pat Quinn was added to Rogers Arenas Ring of Honour in April, and hes been in hospital ever since. Herb Score Jersey . In mens doubles, Vancouvers Vasek Pospisil and American Jack Sock reached the quarter-finals with a 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3), 6-4 win over Croatian Mate Pavic and Andre Sa of Brazil. Ross Detwiler Jersey . -- Kevin Stadler might be playing in the Masters for the first time, but hes already showing his old man a thing or two.Tonights Winnipeg Goldeyes game against the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks has been postponed due to rain. The game will be played as part of a doubleheader tomorrow at Shaw Park, beginning at 5 p.m. It will be followed by tomorrows scheduled game. Both games are scheduledd for seven innings. Chief Bender White Sox Jersey. Fans with tickets for tonights game can exchange them at the Shaw Park box office for any future 2014 Goldeyes regular season home game. Only tickets dated for July 22, 2014 will be valid for tomorrows doubleheader. ' ' '