Former NHLer and Winnipeg Jets legend Dale Hawerchuk has died after his battle with cancer.

He was 57 years old.

It is with heavy hearts that we report the passing 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. pic.twitter.com/nmEiGaGxXj

— Barrie Colts (@OHLBarrieColts) August 18, 2020

Hawerchuk was drafted first overall by the Jets in the 1981 NHL entry draft. He played nine seasons in Winnipeg and five in Buffalo, followed by stops in St. Louis and Philadelphia to finish up his NHL career.

He collected 518 goals and 1,409 points in 1,188 regular-season games, along with 30 goals and 99 assists in 97 playoff games.

Hawerchuk was also the longest-serving coach in Barrie Colts history and was about to take in his 10th season behind their bench.