Joseph Francis Richard Sévigny(born April 11, 1957) is aCanadianformerprofessionalice hockeygoaltenderwho played for theMontreal CanadiensandQuebec Nordiquesin theNational Hockey League.[1]He then moved to France to be coach ofChamonix HC(1989–90),Diables Rouges de Briançon(1990–91) andAngers(1994–95), and then returned to theLigue Nord-Américaine de Hockey.He is noted for being the last Montreal Canadien to wear #33 prior toPatrick Roy.
| Richard Sévigny | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
April 11, 1957 Montreal,Quebec,Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 178 lb (81 kg; 12 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for |
Montreal Canadiens Quebec Nordiques | ||
| NHL draft |
124th overall,1977 Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 1977–1990 | ||
Playing career
editBefore making theNHL,Sevigny played for 5 different teams. He spent his junior career in theQMJHLwith the Granby Vicks and theSherbrooke Castors.In1976,Sevigny was selected to the QMJHL West First All-Star Team by playing in 55 games and posting a 3.85GAA.His strong play madeTeam Canadanotice him and he was selected to play in the1976 World Junior Ice Hockey Championshipswhere he won a silver medal. Sevigny's play at the international level caught the attention of theMontreal Canadiensand in1977,he was selected 124th overall in the1977 NHL amateur draft.The Canadiens also picked seven other goalies creating some competition to join the roster.
In 1978, Sevigny played for theKalamazoo Wingsin theIHL.He played in 35 games and recorded a 3.01 GAA, good enough to be selected to the Second All-Star Team. He then spent thenext seasonin theAHL,with theSpringfield Indians,and theNova Scotia Voyageurs.
In the1979 Stanley Cup Finals,Michel Larocquewas scheduled to start game two. Larocque was injured during the pre-game warm up and Sevigny was dressed as a backup in his place. The Canadiens would win that year and Sevigny's name was engraved on theStanley Cupbefore ever playing an NHL game.
WithKen Dryden,retiring in the off-season in1979,spots opened up on the Canadiens roster. Sevigny attended training camp and played well enough to start in eleven regular season games in the 1979-80 season.The following season,he played in 33 games, won 20 of them and had a league best 2.40 GAA. He won theVezina Trophyalong withDenis Herronand Michel Larocque with Montreal that season. On April 20, 1984, Sevigny took part in the "Vendredi Saint" brawl against theQuebec Nordiques.The two benches cleared twice during the game and delayed the game for more than an hour. Sevigny fought the Nordiques' backup goalieClint Malarchukand was given a game misconduct.
The next two seasons saw Sevigny post back to back winning records but he was not offered a contract by the Canadiens. They released him and he was quickly picked up by the Quebec Nordiques. He signed a four-year deal and spent the next three seasons with the Nordiques and their AHL affiliate, theFredericton Expressbefore finishing his career inFrancein 1990.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing Canada
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| Men'sice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
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1976 Finland | Ice hockey |
Retirement
editAccording to hockey lore, Sevigny was quoted as saying thatGuy Lafleurwould haveWayne Gretzkyin his back pocket during the 1981 playoffs, a quote that motivated theOilersteam to victory over the fabled Habs.[2] Sevigny has involved himself in old-timers charity hockey games and has coached the semi-proVerdun Dragons.
Awards and achievements
edit- Selected to theQMJHLFirst All-Star Team in1976.
- Selected to theIHLSecond All-Star Team in 1978.
- Stanley Cupchampionship in1979.
- Vezina Trophywinner in1981(shared withMichel LarocqueandDenis Herron).
Career statistics
editRegular season and playoffs
edit| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
| 1974–75 | Granby Vicks | QJHL | 50 | — | — | — | 2966 | 240 | 2 | 4.85 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1974–75 | Sherbrooke Castors | QMJHL | 2 | — | — | — | 62 | 4 | 0 | 3.87 | .895 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1975–76 | Sherbrooke Castors | QMJHL | 55 | — | — | — | 3058 | 196 | 2 | 3.85 | .874 | 15 | — | — | 797 | 56 | 0 | 4.22 | .858 | ||
| 1976–77 | Sherbrooke Castors | QMJHL | 65 | — | — | — | 3656 | 248 | 2 | 4.07 | .863 | 18 | — | — | 1058 | 60 | 2 | 3.40 | .890 | ||
| 1976–77 | Sherbrooke Castors | M-Cup | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | 4 | 240 | 19 | 0 | 4.75 | — | ||
| 1977–78 | Kalamazoo Wings | IHL | 35 | — | — | — | 1897 | 95 | 1 | 3.01 | — | 7 | — | — | 296 | 12 | 0 | 2.43 | — | ||
| 1978–79 | Springfield Indians | AHL | 22 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 1302 | 77 | 0 | 3.55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1978–79 | Nova Scotia Voyageurs | AHL | 20 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1169 | 57 | 1 | 2.93 | — | 10 | 5 | 5 | 607 | 37 | 0 | 3.66 | — | ||
| 1979–80 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 632 | 31 | 0 | 2.94 | .900 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1979–80 | Nova Scotia Voyageurs | AHL | 35 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 2104 | 114 | 3 | 3.25 | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 239 | 15 | 0 | 3.77 | — | ||
| 1980–81 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 33 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 1777 | 71 | 2 | 2.40 | .908 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 180 | 13 | 0 | 4.33 | .845 | ||
| 1981–82 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 19 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1027 | 53 | 0 | 3.10 | .892 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1982–83 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 38 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 2130 | 122 | 1 | 3.44 | .883 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.000 | ||
| 1983–84 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 40 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 2203 | 124 | 1 | 3.38 | .869 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1984–85 | Quebec Nordiques | NHL | 20 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1104 | 62 | 1 | 3.37 | .874 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1985–86 | Quebec Nordiques | NHL | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 468 | 33 | 0 | 4.23 | .864 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1985–86 | Fredericton Express | AHL | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 362 | 21 | 0 | 3.48 | .881 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1986–87 | Quebec Nordiques | NHL | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 144 | 11 | 0 | 4.58 | .804 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1986–87 | Fredericton Express | AHL | 16 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 884 | 62 | 0 | 4.21 | .876 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1987–88 | Fredericton Express | AHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 7.50 | .600 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1989–90 | Chamonix HC | FRA-2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1990–91 | HC Briançon | FRA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| AHL totals | 100 | 42 | 43 | 7 | 5837 | 333 | 4 | 3.42 | — | 14 | 6 | 8 | 846 | 52 | 0 | 3.69 | — | ||||
| NHL totals | 176 | 80 | 54 | 20 | 9485 | 507 | 5 | 3.21 | .884 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 208 | 13 | 0 | 3.75 | .859 | ||||
International
edit| Year | Team | Event | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | WJC | 4 | — | — | — | 226 | 23 | 0 | 6.10 |
"Sévigny's stats".The Goaltender Home Page.Retrieved2017-08-08.
References
edit- ^Mémoires de Richard Sévigny
- ^(Miracle over Montreal heralded Oiler dynasty Jim Matheson. Edmonton Journal. Edmonton, Alta.: Nov 21, 2003. pg. I.5
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics fromNHL.com,orEliteprospects.com,orHockey-Reference.com,orThe Internet Hockey Database