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He was selected as the first overall pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Pierre Turgeon
A highly skilled Canadian center, he was a first overall draft pick who amassed over 500 goals and 1,300 points during a distinguished NHL career, culminating in a Hockey Hall of Fame induction.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#77
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023.
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He is one of only 48 players in NHL history to have scored 500 career goals.
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His career total of 1,327 points places him among the league's all-time top scorers.
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He won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in the 1992–93 season for sportsmanship and high standard of play.
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He played for six different NHL franchises during his professional career.
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He recorded his 1,000th career point in a game against the Edmonton Oilers on October 9, 1999.
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During his time with the New York Islanders, he once scored 58 goals and 132 points in a single season.
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He was named captain of the Montreal Canadiens for the 1995–96 season.
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He took a year off from playing during the 2004–05 NHL lockout.
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His younger brother, Sylvain, also played in the NHL.
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He switched his jersey number from 77 to 87 when joining the Colorado Avalanche because Ray Bourque's number 77 was retired.
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He represented Canada in the Little League World Series in 1982.
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He was the only Canadian player who did not initially leave the bench during the infamous 'Punch-up in Piestany' at the 1987 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
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A thoroughbred racehorse was named in his honor by a Buffalo Sabres shareholder.
About Pierre Turgeon
Pierre Turgeon was a highly skilled Canadian center known for his offensive prowess, scoring over 500 goals and 1300 points in his NHL career. Drafted first overall by the Buffalo Sabres, he played for six different teams, earning a Lady Byng Memorial Trophy and multiple All-Star selections. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Hockey Hall of Fame Induction
2023
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500 Career Goals
2005
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1,000 Career Points
1999
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Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1993
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NHL All-Star Game Selection
1990
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Pierre Turgeon.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 77
Status: Retired
Age: 56 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 199 lbs (90 kg)
Born: Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 515
Assists: 812
Points: 1327
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1987
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Buffalo Sabres New York Islanders Montreal Canadiens St. Louis Blues Dallas Stars Colorado Avalanche
Pierre Turgeon played for 6 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 1987.