Jean-François Sauvé
Encyclopedia
Jean-Francois "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 current NHL goaltender Philippe Sauvé
.
In his NHL career, Sauvé appeared in 290 games. He scored sixty-five goals and added 138 assists.
Sainte-Geneviève, Quebec
thumb|upright|left|Église Sainte-GenevièveSainte-Geneviève is a former municipality located on the Island of Montreal in southwestern Quebec, Canada...
) is a former professional ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
centre
Centre (ice hockey)
The centre in ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice, away from the side boards. Centres have more flexibility in their positioning and are expected to cover more ice surface than any other player...
. He played in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
with the Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
and Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...
. He is the brother of former NHL goaltender Bob Sauvé
Bob Sauve
Robert F. Sauvé is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender, and currently a player agent.-Playing career:...
and the uncle of current NHL goaltender Philippe Sauvé
Philippe Sauve
Philippe Sauvé is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender who last played with the Hamburg Freezers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. Sauvé played in the National Hockey League for the Colorado Avalanche, Calgary Flames, Phoenix Coyotes and the Boston Bruins...
.
In his NHL career, Sauvé appeared in 290 games. He scored sixty-five goals and added 138 assists.