Réginald David Savage (May 1, 1970 – December 24, 2023) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player.

Biography

As a youth, Savage played in the 1982 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Saint-Hubert, Quebec. Savage represented Canada at the 1989 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Drafted in 1988 by the Capitals, Savage also later played for the Quebec Nordiques. Savage is notable as one of only five NHL players to score his first career goal on a penalty shot. After retiring from hockey, Savage worked in California for Marriott Hotels & Resorts in security.

Personal life and death

Born in Canada, Savage was of Jamaican descent. Savage died on December 24, 2023, at the age of 53 from cancer.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International