“Some guys question [my size], but I take it as motivation to just be working harder and trying harder,” Savoie told The Inquirer. “Being more engaged in games is a thing that I need to do just being a smaller guy. So when you’re going into battles with guys that are 6-foot-2, 6-foot-3, you’ve got to compete a little extra harder. I think using my mind, outsmarting the opponent has been a big part of that.”Shortly after Savoie learned to walk, his father, Scott, had him on skates. The St.
During the 2016-17 season, Savoie played up alongside Carter and the 2002 age group in AAA hockey with the St. Albert Sabres. At just 12 years old, Savoie ranked fourth on the team in scoring . To make up for his lack of size, Savoie relied upon his speed to evade checks. As Savoie progressed into his second year of bantam, switching over to the Canadian Sport School Hockey League, he continued to develop his scoring and playmaking touch.
At the time, Savoie was committed to play college hockey at Denver with his brother. Hockey Canada denied his request for exceptional status. Savoie later rescinded his college commitment. When the COVID-19 pandemic began and the WHL shut down the following season, Savoie laced up for the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Sherwood Park Crusaders. But four games into the regular season the league suspended play as well, leading Savoie to join the United States Hockey League’s Dubuque Fighting Saints for the remainder of the year.
His offensive tools stood out to director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr, who views Savoie as the most natural goal scorer in this draft class.
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