Denis Savard

Ice hockey player; Chicago Blackhawks legend

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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