Mario Faubert | |
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Position | Defence |
Shot | Right |
Height Weight |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 175 lb (80 kg) |
Teams | Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC, CAN | December 2, 1954,
NHL Draft | 62nd overall, 1974 Pittsburgh Penguins |
WHA Draft | 138th overall, 1974 Vancouver Blazers |
Pro Career | 1974 – 1982 |
Mario Faubert (born December 2, 1954) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.
Career[]
Faubert played two seasons at Saint Louis University before being drafted 62nd overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft. His early career was split between the Penguins and the AHL's Hershey Bears. He played his first full season in 1981, and finished the year first among Pittsburgh defenceman in scoring.
On November 18, 1981 Faubert suffered a tragic career ending leg injury in a game vs. St. Louis.
In 231 NHL games, Faubert scored 21 goals and 90 assists.