| Pierre Turgeon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockey Hall of Fame, 2023 | |||
 Turgeon in 2023 | |||
| Born |
August 28, 1969 Rouyn, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 199 lb (90 kg; 14 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Buffalo Sabres New York Islanders Montreal Canadiens St. Louis Blues Dallas Stars Colorado Avalanche | ||
| NHL draft |
1st overall, 1987 Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Playing career | 1987–2007 | ||
Pierre Julien Turgeon (TUHR-zhawn,[1] French pronunciation: [tyʁ.ʒɔ̃]; born August 28, 1969) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. Selected first overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, Turgeon played in the NHL for the Sabres, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche. He is the younger brother of former NHL player Sylvain Turgeon. He is one of 46 players to have scored 500 goals. Turgeon was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 13, 2023.[2]
- ^ "2021-22 PronunciationGuide" (PDF). NHL. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ^ NHL.com (November 13, 2023). "Highlights from Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 speeches". NHL.com. Retrieved November 13, 2023.