11 Facts About Pierre Turgeon

1.

Pierre Turgeon is the younger brother of former NHL player Sylvain Turgeon.

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2.

Pierre Turgeon was the only Canadian who did not initially leave the bench until Canadian head coach Bert Templeton convinced him to go on the ice.

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3.

Pierre Turgeon was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres as the first overall pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft.

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4.

Pierre Turgeon suffered a separated shoulder and missed the ensuing series against the Penguins.

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5.

Pierre Turgeon returned for the semifinals against the Montreal Canadiens after missing seven games.

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6.

Pierre Turgeon spent the next five seasons producing well with the likes of Brett Hull, Chris Pronger, Al MacInnis and Grant Fuhr as teammates.

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7.

Pierre Turgeon averaged more than 70 points per season and scored several key post-season goals during his tenure in St Louis.

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8.

Pierre Turgeon is the highest-scoring player in NHL history who is otherwise eligible and has not been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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9.

Pierre Turgeon raced for Strawbridge's racing stable in France where he won several conditions races and, after retiring, is developing into a successful sire.

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10.

Pierre Turgeon represented Canada in the Little League World Series in 1982.

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11.

Pierre Turgeon's daughter, Valerie Turgeon, was a forward for Harvard Crimson women's ice hockey team, playing for two seasons.

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