Shot Left Role Ice hockey player Career end 1991 NHL Draft Undrafted Height 1.68 m Position Centerman | Playing career Weight 79 kg Children Maxime Sauve Name Jean-Francois Sauve Career start 1980 | |
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Born January 23, 1960 (age 64) Sainte-Genevieve, QC, CAN ( 1960-01-23 ) Played for Buffalo SabresQuebec Nordiques |
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Jean-François "J. F." Sauvé (born January 23, 1960 in Sainte-Geneviève, Quebec) is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played in the National Hockey League with the Buffalo Sabres and Quebec Nordiques. He is the brother of former NHL goaltender Bob Sauvé and the uncle of former NHL goaltender Philippe Sauvé.
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In his NHL career, Sauvé appeared in 290 games. He scored sixty-five goals and added 138 assists.
Family
Sauvé's son Maxime (born 1990) was selected 47th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, and is currently playing professionally in the American Hockey League with the Providence Bruins.
References
Jean-François Sauvé Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA