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Yves Sarault

Yves Sarault is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach from Valleyfield, Quebec.

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

Yves Sarault is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach from Valleyfield, Quebec. He played in the National Hockey League between 1995 and 2001 for six teams, and later worked as a coach in Switzerland. Despite the query category suggesting a crime topic, available sources identify this name primarily with the hockey player, not a crime figure.

Early life and playing career

Yves Sarault was born in Valleyfield, Quebec, and developed into a professional left winger. He reached the NHL in the mid-1990s after being selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1991 NHL Draft, 3rd round, 61st overall.

National Hockey League career

Sarault played in the NHL from 1995 to 2001, appearing in 106 games across six franchises: the Montreal Canadiens, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, Atlanta Thrashers, and Nashville Predators. His career production included 10 goals and 20 points.

Coaching career

After retiring as a player, Sarault worked as a coach in Switzerland. Sources indicate he held coaching roles in the Swiss league system, including head-coaching and assistant-coaching positions.

Name ambiguity

The provided crime-category context does not match the verified identity in the sources. One search result references a wanted person named Yves Savard, which appears to be a different individual.

Key facts

  • Yves Sarault played 106 NHL games for six teams between 1995 and 2001.
  • He was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1991 NHL Draft, 61st overall.
  • His NHL career statistics include 10 goals and 20 points.
  • After his playing career, he moved into coaching, including roles in Swiss hockey.
  • Available search results do not verify a crime-related identity for this exact name.
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Canadian context

Sarault is Canadian, born in Valleyfield, Quebec, and his professional career included playing for Canadian NHL teams such as the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Yves Sarault?
Yves Sarault is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach from Valleyfield, Quebec.
Did Yves Sarault play in the NHL?
Yes. He played 106 NHL games between 1995 and 2001 for six teams.
What position did Yves Sarault play?
He played left wing.
When was Yves Sarault born?
He was born on December 23, 1972.
Is Yves Sarault known for a crime case?
The available sources do not verify a crime-related identity for Yves Sarault. The crime-related result appears to concern a different person named Yves Savard.

References

  1. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com.au/nhl/player/stats/_/id/821/yves-sarault
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, draft information, and NHL player identity.
  2. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yves_Sarault
    Supports: Overview of playing career, teams, and coaching roles.
  3. Hockey-Referencehttps://www.hockey-reference.com/players/s/sarauyv01.html
    Supports: Career statistics, birth details, height/weight, and NHL totals.
  4. frapp.chhttps://frapp.ch/fr/articles/stories/swiss-league-yves-sarault-limoge
    Supports: Swiss coaching role and dismissal as HC Sierre head coach.
  5. Service de police de la Ville de Montréalhttps://spvm.qc.ca/en/MissingAndWantedPeople/Criminals/365
    Supports: Wanted person named Yves Savard, showing the crime-related result refers to a different surname.