André Deschamps (born August 13, 1953) is a Canadian former professional
ice hockey
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forward
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. He was drafted by the
Quebec Nordiques
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of the
World Hockey Association
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in the seventh round, 81st overall, of the
1973 WHA Amateur Draft
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. He played nine games in the WHA with the
Calgary Cowboys
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in the
1976–77 season, scoring one goal and two assists.
Deschamps was also drafted by the
Buffalo Sabres
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of the
National Hockey League
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in the third round, 44th overall, of the
1973 NHL Entry Draft
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; however, he never played in that league.
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1953 births
Buffalo Sabres draft picks
Calgary Cowboys players
Canadian ice hockey forwards
Charlotte Checkers (SHL) players
Cincinnati Swords players
Erie Blades players
French Quebecers
Hershey Bears players
Ice hockey people from Quebec
Living people
Sportspeople from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
Quebec Nordiques (WHA) draft picks
Quebec Remparts players
Tidewater Sharks players
Trois-Rivières Ducs players
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