Former NHLer Tragically Passes Away at 53 Years Old
Yesterday, we received the heartbreaking news of the passing of former NHL player Reggie Savage.
Reggie Savage Dies at the Age of 53
Reggie Savage, who biefly played in the NHL between 1990 and 1994 with the Washington Capitals and the Quebec Nordiques, passed away after battling cancer.
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"Rest in peace to Reggie Savage following a courageous battle against cancer. Drafted 15th overall by the Capitals in 1988, Reggie was one of the few players in NHL history to score their first career goal on a penalty shot. Condolences to Reggie's family and friends."
"My high school buddy and former @Capitals , @TigresVicto and #nordiquesdequebec player, Reginald Savage has died. He will be missed "
"So sad to hear that Reggie Savage passed away at age 53 after battling cancer. Reggie was a good friend during our two seasons together with the Baltimore Skipjacks. He scored his first NHL goal on a penalty shot & his jersey is on display at the @HockeyHallFame in Toronto. RIP"
Savage was drafted in 1988 by the Capitals with the 15th overall pick.
He played only 34 games in the NHL, tallying 12 points.
He had a bigger impact in the AHL, IHL and QMJHL. Notable, in the Q, scoring more than 300 points in three seasons with the Victoriaville Tigers.
We send our best wishes to his friends an family.
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