

Former NHL forward and coach Ed Olczyk was diagnosed with colon cancer last August but he didn’t let it get him down as he went on to beat the disease as he announced earlier this year that he is cancer-free.

Olczyk inspired a lot of people throughout the hockey community during his battle and the Chicago Cubs honoured him on Tuesday evening as they had him throw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of their tilt with the Arizona Diamondbacks.



The current NHL on NBC colour commentator threw one of the most impressive ceremonial first pitches this year as he whipped it right over the plate for a strike.

(H/T Twitter/NHLBlackhawks)