Reggie Savage facts for kids

Réginald David Savage (born May 1, 1970 – died December 24, 2023) was a professional ice hockey player from Canada. He played as a right wing and was known for his time with the Washington Capitals and Quebec Nordiques in the NHL.

Reginald Savage's Hockey Journey

Early Years and Youth Hockey

When Réginald Savage was a young boy, he loved playing hockey. He even got to play in a very famous tournament called the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament in 1982. He was part of a minor ice hockey team from Saint-Hubert, Quebec.

Playing for Canada

Savage was so good at hockey that he got to represent his country! He played for Canada in the 1989 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. This is a big deal for young hockey players.

NHL Career Highlights

The Washington Capitals picked Savage in the 1988 player draft. This meant they wanted him to play for their team. He also played for another team called the Quebec Nordiques.

One really cool thing about Savage is how he scored his very first goal in the NHL. It was on a penalty shot! This is a special play where a player gets to skate alone towards the goalie. It happened on November 18, 1992, against the Minnesota North Stars goalie Jon Casey. Savage is one of only five NHL players ever to score their first goal this way.

Life After Hockey

After he stopped playing professional hockey, Savage started a new career. He worked in security for Marriott Hotels & Resorts in California.

Personal Life

Réginald Savage was born in Canada. His family background was of Jamaican descent.

Career Statistics Summary

Even though the full details of every game are very long, here's a quick look at Réginald Savage's total career numbers in the major leagues he played in:

NHL Totals

In the NHL, Savage played 34 games. He scored 5 goals and had 7 assists, for a total of 12 points. He also had 28 penalty minutes.

AHL Totals

In the AHL, which is a league just below the NHL, Savage played much more. He played 481 games, scoring 259 goals and getting 183 assists. This gave him a total of 442 points. He had 557 penalty minutes. In the playoffs, he played 62 games, scoring 21 goals and 22 assists for 43 points, with 148 penalty minutes.

IHL Totals

In the IHL, another professional league, Savage played 149 games. He scored 39 goals and had 41 assists, totaling 80 points. He had 220 penalty minutes. In the playoffs, he played 17 games, scoring 2 goals and 9 assists for 11 points, with 60 penalty minutes.

International Play