FORMER NHL PLAYER, COACH OLCZYK FIGHTING CANCER

Former NHL forward and coach

Eddie Olczyk has been diagnosed with colon cancer. Olczyk, who turns 51 on Aug. 16, had surgery last week, and Chicago Blackhawks team physician Mi

chael Terry says he “will be undergoing further treatment in the coming weeks, including chemotherapy.” Olczyk is a color analyst for Blackhawks games and nationally for NBC. Olczyk played

16 seasons in the NHL, helping the New York Rangers win the Stanley Cup in 1994. He coached the Pittsburgh Penguins for the

2003-04 season and part of the

2005-06 season. Olczyk says he expects to return to the broadcast booth after he completes his treatment.