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Born on August 28, 1969 in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada, Pierre Turgeon is an ice hockey player. As of 2026, Pierre Turgeon is 56 years old. Awards on record include Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (1993). The listed height is 185 cm.
My Take
Pierre Turgeon was the rare elite scorer who won people over with finesse rather than force. Taken first overall in the 1987 draft, he carried that promise through a long career with the Sabres, Islanders, Canadiens, Blues, Stars, and Avalanche, racking up the kind of point totals that should have him deep in Hall of Fame conversations. The detail I admire most is his 1993 Lady Byng Trophy, awarded for skill combined with sportsmanship. In a sport built on collisions, choosing grace as a signature is a quiet form of bravery. A silky playmaker like him is exactly the kind of player I enjoy watching.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Pierre Turgeon
- Name (Japanese)
- ピエール・タージョン
- Reading
- ぴえーる・たーじょん
- Born
- August 28, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
- Origin
- Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- ice hockey player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1993 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Pierre Turgeon born?
Born August 28, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Pierre Turgeon from?
Pierre Turgeon is from Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada.
What does Pierre Turgeon do?
Pierre Turgeon works as ice hockey player.
How tall is Pierre Turgeon?
Pierre Turgeon is 185 cm.