Yann Sauvé, born on February eighteenth, nineteen ninety, is a talented Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently showcasing his skills with the Brûleurs de Loups in the Ligue Magnus. Hailing from Montreal, Quebec, he spent his formative years in Rigaud, Quebec, where his passion for hockey began to flourish.
His journey in the sport took a significant turn when he was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks during the two thousand eight NHL Entry Draft, selected in the second round as the forty-first overall pick. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of his professional career, following four successful seasons in major junior hockey with the Saint John Sea Dogs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
In two thousand ten, Sauvé transitioned to the Canucks' minor league affiliates, where he split the two thousand ten to eleven season between the Canucks and their two minor league teams, the Victoria Salmon Kings of the ECHL and the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League. As the Canucks changed their AHL affiliates, he found himself playing for the Chicago Wolves and the Utica Comets, further honing his skills on the ice.