Medical Update on Ducks Goaltending Coach Sudarshan Maharaj

Long time Ducks Goaltending Coach Sudarshan Maharaj is currently undergoing chemotherapy in Toronto, Ontario, after recently being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Following treatment and a planned surgery, Maharaj anticipates returning to his role with the Ducks. In the meantime, General Manager Pat Verbeek and Maharaj will hire an assistant goaltending coach, which will be announced shortly.

Sudarshan Maharaj:
"While this has been a very difficult time, I have had amazing support from my family and the Ducks organization, especially owners Henry and Susan Samueli. A special thanks also to Jillian Samueli for her amazing support and friendship.

"I plan on fighting this disease vigorously with the help of my tremendous doctors both in Toronto and with the Ducks. The hockey community is an amazingly supportive place, and I look forward to seeing you all soon."

Ducks Owners Henry and Susan Samueli:
"We love Sudsie (Maharaj) so much! An amazing person and friend to so many in hockey. Our organization sends heartfelt support to his wife Yvonne, and daughters Alexandra and Katherine. Sudsie is bound and determined to beat this terrible disease, and we can't wait until he does."