Brian Savage is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on February 24, 1971, in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Savage began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Sudbury Wolves in 1987. He played for the Wolves for four seasons, scoring 174 goals and 157 assists in 223 games.
In 1991, Savage was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the eighth round of the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Canadiens in the 1993-94 season, playing in 12 games and scoring two goals and two assists. Savage became a regular player for the Canadiens in the following season, scoring 28 goals and 25 assists in 78 games. He continued to play for the Canadiens for six seasons, scoring 20 or more goals in four of those seasons.
In 2000, Savage was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes, where he played for three seasons. He had a career-high 39 goals and 23 assists in the 2000-01 season. Savage then played for the St. Louis Blues for one season before being traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in 2004. He played for the Flyers for one season before signing with the Phoenix Coyotes again in 2005. Savage played his final NHL season with the Coyotes in 2006.
Throughout his NHL career, Savage played in 674 games, scoring 192 goals and 171 assists. He also played in 44 playoff games, scoring 10 goals and 10 assists. Savage was known for his speed and scoring ability, as well as his work ethic and leadership on and off the ice.
After retiring from professional hockey, Savage became a hockey analyst for TSN and RDS in Canada. He also worked as a coach for the Arizona Bobcats youth hockey program. In 2017, Savage was inducted into the Sudbury Sports Hall of Fame.
In addition to his hockey career, Savage is also known for his philanthropic work. He founded the Brian Savage Hockey Foundation, which provides financial assistance to young hockey players in need. The foundation also supports various charities, including the Phoenix Children's Hospital and the Sudbury Food Bank.
Overall, Brian Savage had a successful career in the NHL, playing for several teams and earning a reputation as a skilled and hardworking player. He continues to be involved in the hockey community through his work as an analyst and coach, as well as his philanthropic efforts.
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