Wayne Gino Odjick, the "Algonquin Enforcer" was born on 7 September 1970 in an Algonquin Native Reserve named Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg (then River Desert Band) at Maniwaki, Quebec. He was a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1990–91 to 2001–02. Odjick spends much time in his home community, helping the younger generation in their hockey pursuits. During his career he was known under the nicknames Gino Coquelicot and Chief.