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Sylvain Turgeon

Born:January 17, 1965Draft:1983 Whalers, 2nd Overall
Hometown:Rouyn-Noranda, QC, CANPosition:LW
Known For:Brother of Pierre TurgeonShoots:Left
National Team:Canada

Joseph Sylvain Dorilla Turgeon (born January 17, 1965) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 669 games in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Sylvain Turgeon Montreal Canadiens
Sylvain Turgeon, Montreal Canadiens (Photo by Denis Brodeur/NHLI via Getty Images)

Sylvain Turgeon Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded ToTraded For
June 17, 1989Hartford Whalers LogoNew Jersey DevilsPat Verbeek
Sept. 4, 1990New Jersey DevilsMontreal CanadiensClaude Lemieux

Deeper Dive

Achievements

  • QMJHL Offensive Rookie of the Year (Michel Bergeron Trophy) — 1981-82
  • QMJHL Third All-Star Team — 1981-82
  • QMJHL Best Professional Prospect (Mike Bossy Trophy) — 1982-83
  • QMJHL First All-Star Team — 1982-83
  • NHL All-Rookie Team — 1983-84
  • Spengler Cup Most Points (7 pts) — 1996-97
  • DEL All-Star Team — 2000-01

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