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Position: D
Shoots: Left
Height: 6-2
Weight: 200
Born:
1/22/1946
Montreal, Quebec
Club 1972:
Montreal Canadiens
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Serge Savard
Team Canada # 23
One of the finest NHL defensemen of all times, Serge Savard had an outstanding career with the glorious Montreal Canadiens dynasty of the 1970’s. He was recognized as a very slick blueliner and an amazing team player who always put team interests above his personal ambitions and results. His slick technique in skating and puck handling, dedication to hockey and sportsmanship brought him numerous individual and team professional hockey awards.
Career Statistics
| Competitions |
GP |
G |
A |
PTS |
PIM |
| NHL Reg. Season |
1040 |
106 |
333 |
439 |
592 |
| NHL Playoffs |
130 |
19 |
49 |
68 |
88 |
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CAREER HIGHLIGTS:
- Played in the professional hockey leagues: 1966-1983
- Professional hockey clubs that Serge Savard played in: Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets
- Stanley Cups (7) : 1968, 1969, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
- Professional hockey awards:
Rookie of the Year 1966-67
Conn Smythe Trophy 1968-69
Bill Masterton Trophy 1978-79
Hockey Hall of Fame 1986
PERFORMANCE IN THE 1972 SUMMIT
Serge Savard played in five games of the 1972 Summit. Needless to say, that none of these five games was lost. By all means, Savard was one of the best Canadian defensemen in the tournament. He arguably earned a lot of respect and appreciation for a very fine performance by the Soviet fans.
1972 Summit Overall Statistics
| GP |
G |
A |
P |
PIM |
SOG |
SAG |
+/- |
| 5 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
-1 |
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