Lyle Odelein WAS having serious health issues

Forum93

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Feb 16, 2015
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That's terrible news, only 49 , always looked forward to seeing him play back in his heyday. . :(
 

beowulf

Not a nice guy.
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For the younger ones here who have never seen Odelein play, imagine a 5.11 210lbs Gallagher. The guy gave everything he had, all the time.
Except without the actual hockey ability.

He was fun to watch and was not afraid of anyone and just dropped em. Missing finger and all! His 93-94 season was one of his best.
 
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nORRis8

The NHL, the stupidest League ever.
Sep 16, 2015
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Being a Saskatchewan boy and having a close friend who went to school with Odie in Quill Lake, the news is not good. Family is not saying much at all. He kept in touch all the time with his old friends in Quill Lake and would often come back home and help his dad on the farm.
On thing though, Odie partied hard. Like I mean Defcon 1 hard. Thru my buddy I heard a few stories, but this is not the time to relate them.
He had an infectious smile, friendly and kind. A hardworker on and off the ice. A good guy.
 

ItzaGreat

How's your Mario impression?
Oct 22, 2017
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Always been a favorite of mine. Loved the way he always smiled and celebrated after a fight, with his messed up finger.
 

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