Denis Savard
Ice hockey player; Chicago Blackhawks legend

Born
February 4th, 1961
64 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Born in 1961, the ice hockey player and coach achieved significant success in the NHL. Primarily played as a center and known for exceptional skating and playmaking abilities. Spent the majority of a 17-season career with the Chicago Blackhawks, earning accolades for offensive prowess. Contributed to the team's deep playoff runs and recorded impressive statistics throughout the career.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000
Won the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993
Scored over 1,000 career points in the NHL
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