Penticton hockey legend Andy Moog has been diagnosed with cancer.
The former goaltender, 63, shared the news through his friend Mike Vaughan on social media.
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Along with playing for four different NHL teams from 1980 to 1998, Moog was known for charitable work in the community.
Moog and his foundation were one of the leaders when it came to fundraising for the Penticton and District Hospice Society, and helped to establish the Moog & Friends Hospice House in Penticton.
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The goaltender played for the Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars and Montreal Canadiens after suiting up for his hometown Penticton Vees in
He was inducted into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame, located inside the South Okanagan Events Centre, in 2000.
The Vees took to social media on Friday to send their best wishes to Moog.
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Moog was born and raised in Penticton. His work off the ice includes working with the Okanagan Hockey Academy.
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