Andre Savard
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Position | Center |
Height Weight |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) |
Pro Clubs | Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Quebec Nordiques |
Nationality | Canada |
Born | September 2, 1953, Témiscaming, Quebec |
NHL Draft | Rnd 1, 6th overall, 1973 Boston Bruins |
Pro Career | 1973 – 1985 |
Andre Savard (born September 2, 1953 in Témiscaming, Quebec) is a retired former professional ice hockey center.
[edit] Career
Savard played 790 National Hockey League games for the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres and Quebec Nordiques. He was drafted third overall in the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft. He has also served as head coach of the Quebec Nordiques and General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens. He was hired as an Assistant Coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 3, 2006.