Wife of former Shark Dominic Moore dies after 9-month battle with liver cancer

Carolina Hurricanes' Jussi Jokinen (36) faces off against San Jose Sharks' Dominic Moore (18) during the first period of an NHL hockey game at the RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. The wife of former San Jose Sharks forward Dominic Moore has died.The Sharks say Katie Moore died Monday after a nine-month battle with liver cancer.(AP Photo/The News and Observer, Chris Seward) MANDATORY CREDIT

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The wife of former San Jose Sharks forward Dominic Moore has died.

The Sharks say Katie Moore died Monday after a nine-month battle with liver cancer.

Dominic Moore missed San Jose's final two playoff games last April to be with his wife shortly after she was diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer.

Dominic Moore was acquired by San Jose last February in a deal with Tampa Bay. He is currently an unrestricted free agent.

The Sharks offered their condolences to the Moore family and called Katie Moore's courage during the illness an inspiration.