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Savard

Savard is a surname associated with several Canadian ice hockey players, including Denis Savard, Serge Savard, David Savard, Marc Savard, and Jean Savard.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Savard is a Canadian surname most commonly associated with ice hockey, particularly the National Hockey League (NHL). Several notable players and coaches share this name, including Denis Savard, Serge Savard, David Savard, Marc Savard, and Jean Savard. In hockey contexts, the name refers to these individuals rather than a single person.

Notable people named Savard

The surname is most prominently associated with Canadian hockey players. Denis, Serge, David, Marc, and Jean Savard each had NHL careers, with Denis and Serge the best known historically.

Denis Savard

Denis Joseph Savard was a Canadian centre best known for his long NHL career with the Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, and Tampa Bay Lightning. He is widely remembered for the spin-o-rama move and was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000.

Serge Savard

Serge Aubrey Savard was a Montreal Canadiens defenceman and later team executive. He is recognized as one of the NHL’s all-time great defencemen and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1986.

Other hockey players named Savard

David Savard, Marc Savard, and Jean Savard also had professional hockey careers in the NHL. Their careers span different eras and positions, but all are Canadian players associated with the league.

Key facts

  • Savard is a surname shared by multiple Canadian ice hockey figures.
  • Denis Savard was a Canadian centre who played 17 NHL seasons and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000.
  • Serge Savard was a Montreal Canadiens defenceman, executive, and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee.
  • David Savard won the Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay in 2021.
  • Marc Savard and Jean Savard also had NHL careers.
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Canadian context

All of the prominent hockey figures named Savard in the provided sources are Canadian, and several are especially associated with the Montreal Canadiens and other NHL teams relevant to Canadian hockey history.

Frequently asked questions

What does “Savard” refer to in hockey?
It usually refers to a Canadian surname shared by several NHL players and coaches, especially Denis Savard and Serge Savard.
Who is the best-known Savard in hockey?
Denis Savard and Serge Savard are generally the most prominent hockey figures with this surname, both of whom are Hall of Fame players.
Is Savard a single person?
No. In hockey, Savard is a surname used by multiple different Canadian players and officials.
Which Savard won the Stanley Cup?
Serge Savard won eight Stanley Cups as a player with Montreal, and David Savard won the Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay in 2021.
Which Savard is known for the spin-o-rama?
Denis Savard is known for the spin-o-rama move.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denis_Savard
    Supports: Denis Savard biography, Canadian nationality, NHL teams, spin-o-rama, Hockey Hall of Fame induction, career statistics.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Savard
    Supports: David Savard biography, NHL teams, career dates, Stanley Cup win.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serge_Savard
    Supports: Serge Savard biography, Canadiens career, executive roles, nickname, Hall of Fame.
  4. NHL — https://www.nhl.com/news/serge-savard-100-greatest-nhl-hockey-players-285571686
    Supports: Serge Savard as one of the NHL's greatest players and career overview.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Savard
    Supports: Marc Savard biography, NHL playing career and coaching roles.
  6. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Savard
    Supports: Jean Savard biography and limited NHL career.
  7. NHL — https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/news/10-questions-with-david-savard-306176374
    Supports: David Savard role, career consistency, and NHL statistics.
  8. The Hockey Writers — https://thehockeywriters.com/canadiens-serge-savard-memories/
    Supports: Serge Savard career milestones, Hall of Fame induction, and Canadiens achievements.