Pierre Turgeon (born 28 August 1969 in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian professional hockey player who plays for the National Hockey League's Colorado Avalanche. Turgeon has also played for the Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, and Dallas Stars. Pierre is the younger brother of former NHL player Sylvain Turgeon. The position an ice hockey player plays can be divided into three basic categories: Forwards Centre Wingers Defenceman Goaltender ... Centre or Center in ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice, away from the side boards. ... A shot in ice hockey is an attempt by a player to score a goal by striking the puck with his stick in the direction of the net. ... Stature redirects here. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with body weight. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre, or meter (U.S.), is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass in a number of different systems, including various systems of units of mass that formed part of English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... NHL can also be an abbreviation for National Historic Landmark or Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. ... A request has been made of the Mediation Cabal for mediation on this page. ... The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. ... The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York, a city located on Long Island. ... The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ... The St. ... The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. ... In English usage, nationality is the legal relationship between a person and a country. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada_(bordered). ... A childs first birthday party. ... August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... Rouyn-Noranda (2001 population 39,621) is a city on Osisko Lake in northwestern Quebec, Canada. ... ‹ The template below has been proposed for deletion. ... The NHL Entry Draft is a collective meeting in which the franchises of the National Hockey League systematically select the rights to available amateur players who meet the eligibility requirements to play professional hockey in the NHL. // The first NHL Amateur Draft was held on June 5, 1963 at the... Draft order Round 1 Category: ... The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. ... August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... Rouyn-Noranda (2001 population 39,621) is a city on Osisko Lake in northwestern Quebec, Canada. ... A professional can be either a person in a profession (certain types of skilled work requiring formal training / education) or in sports (a sportsman / sportwoman doing sports for payment). ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... “NHL” redirects here. ... A request has been made of the Mediation Cabal for mediation on this page. ... The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. ... The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York, a city located on Long Island. ... The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ... The St. ... The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. ... Sylvain Turgeon (born June 17, 1965, in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada) is a former NHL player and the older brother of current NHLer Pierre Turgeon. ...

Playing career

Turgeon was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres as the 1st overall pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft. Rick Jeanneret, play-by-play announcer for the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres, coined the phrase "Ooh-la-la Pierre" for Pierre Turgeon. The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. ... Draft order Round 1 Category: ... Rick Jeanneret (Born in St. ...

In 1991, Turgeon, along with Benoit Hogue, Uwe Krupp, and Dave McLlwain, was traded to the New York Islanders for Pat LaFontaine, Randy Wood, Randy Hillier and future considerations. Turgeon's best season as an Islander was the 1992-93 season, where he scored 58 goals and 132 points and helped lead the Islanders to the Wales Conference Finals where they would lose to eventual Stanley Cup Champion Montreal Canadiens in five games. Along the way the Islanders defeated the Washington Capitals and upset the two time defending Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins. Benoit Hogue (born October 28, 1966 in Repentigny, Quebec, Canada) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left wing. ... Uwe Krupp was born Jun 24 1965 in Cologne, Germany. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Randy Wood is an artist and actor living in Seattle. ... Randy Hillier (b. ... The modernized NHL shield logo debuted in 2005, replacing the orange and black shield, which had been used since the leagues inception. ... The Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy of the National Hockey League (NHL), the major professional hockey league in Canada and the United States. ... The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ... The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C.. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL). ... The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ...

The first round series, which the Islanders won in 6 games, is infamous for an on-ice incident. After scoring a series clinching goal during game six at Nassau Coliseum, Dale Hunter of the Capitals checked Turgeon from behind as he celebrated his goal. Turgeon suffered a separated shoulder and missed the ensuing series against the Penguins. Hunter received a then-record 21 game suspension for the hit. Turgeon returned for the semifinals against the Montreal Canadiens, though he was not in peak form as he had not fully recovered. The Islanders bowed out of the playoffs after a hard-fought five game series, two of which went to overtime. After beating the Isles, the Canadiens went on to win the Cup. Nassau Coliseum, officially known as Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum (though colloquially referred to simply as The Coliseum), is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Uniondale, New York, half an hour from New York City. ... Dale Robert Hunter (born July 31, 1960 in Petrolia, Ontario) is a former Canadian ice hockey player. ... The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ...

During the failed 1994-95 season, General Manager Don Maloney decided to rebuild the team, which included trading Turgeon and Vladimir Malakhov to the Montreal Canadiens for Kirk Muller, Matthieu Schneider and Craig Darby. He was traded by Montreal to the St. Louis Blues with Rory Fitzpatrick and Craig Conroy for Murray Baron, Shayne Corson, and a fifth round selection in the 1997 Entry Draft on October 29, 1996. He joined the Dallas Stars as a free agent on July 1, 2001, and the Colorado Avalanche as a free agent on August 3, 2005. Turgeon took a year off during the 2004-05 lockout, which may have rejuvenated his career. The term general manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. ... Don Maloney (Born Sep 5, 1958 in Lindsay, Ontario) was a NHL player and a General Manager of the New York Rangers. ... Vladimir Malakhov may be: Vladimir Malakhov (chess). ... Kirk Christopher Muller (born Feb 8, 1966 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada) is a retired professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League for 19 seasons from 1984-85 until 2002-03. ... Mathieu Schneider (June 12, 1969) is an American professional ice hockey defenceman. ... Craig Darby is a professional hockey player born in Oneida, New York on September 26th, 1972. ... The St. ... Rory Fitzpatrick (born January 11, 1975 in Rochester, New York) is a professional ice hockey defenceman. ... Craig Conroy (born September 4, 1971, in Potsdam, New York) is a professional ice hockey player who plays for the Calgary Flames. ... Murray Baron (born June 1, 1967 in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada) is a Canadian professional hockey defenceman. ... Shayne Corson at the 1998 Winter Olympics. ... The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. ... A request has been made of the Mediation Cabal for mediation on this page. ...

As an Islander, Turgeon was awarded the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in the 1992-93 NHL season. He participated in the NHL All-Star Game in 1990, 1993, 1994, and 1996. The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, formerly known as the Lady Byng Trophy, is presented each year to the National Hockey League hockey player voted to have shown the best sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with performance in play. ... The 1992-93 NHL season was the 76th regular season of the National Hockey League. ... The National Hockey League All-Star Game (French: Match des Étoiles de la Ligue Nationale de Hockey) is an exhibition ice hockey game that marks the midway point of the National Hockey Leagues regular season, with many of the star players playing against each other. ...

On 8 November 2005, Turgeon became the 34th player in NHL history to score 500 goals. November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 53 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Personal

• He and his wife, Elisabeth have four children, twins Elizabeth and Alexandra (14), son Dominic (10) and daughter Valerie (8)
• His first job was helping out at a hockey school.
• Turgeon represented Canada in the Little League World Series in 1982.

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Career Statistics

 Regular Season Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM 1987-88 Buffalo Sabres NHL 76 14 28 42 34 1988-89 Buffalo Sabres NHL 80 34 54 88 26 1989-90 Buffalo Sabres NHL 80 40 66 106 29 1990-91 Buffalo Sabres NHL 78 32 47 79 26 1991-92 Buffalo/New York NHL 77 40 55 95 20 1992-93 New York Islanders NHL 83 58 74 132 26 1993-94 New York Islanders NHL 69 38 56 94 18 1995 New York/Montreal NHL 49 24 23 47 14 1995-96 Montreal Canadiens NHL 80 38 58 96 44 1996-97 Montreal/St. Louis NHL 78 26 59 85 14 1997-98 St. Louis Blues NHL 60 22 46 68 24 1998-99 St. Louis Blues NHL 67 31 34 65 36 1999-00 St. Louis Blues NHL 52 26 40 66 8 2000-01 St. Louis Blues NHL 79 30 52 82 37 2001-02 Dallas Stars NHL 66 15 32 47 16 2002-03 Dallas Stars NHL 65 12 30 42 18 2003-04 Dallas Stars NHL 76 15 25 40 20 2005-06 Colorado Avalanche NHL 62 16 30 46 32 NHL Totals 1277 511 809 1320 442 

See also

• List of NHL players
• List of NHL statistical leaders
• List of NHL seasons
• Notable families in the NHL
• List of NHL players with 1000 points
• List of NHL players with 500 goals
• List of NHL players with 1000 games played

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External links

• Hockey statistics for Turgeon