David Saunders (born May 20, 1966) is a

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retired professional

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Career

Saunders was drafted 52nd overall by the

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in the

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and played 56 games for the Canucks during the

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, scoring seven goals and 13 assists for 20 points. He also played in the

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for the Fredericton Express and the International Hockey League for the

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and the

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before finishing his career in

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with

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of the

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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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* 1966 births Living people Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in Finland Canadian ice hockey left wingers Flint Spirits players Fredericton Express players Ice hockey people from Ottawa Milwaukee Admirals (IHL) players St. Lawrence Saints men's ice hockey players Vaasan Sport players Vancouver Canucks draft picks Vancouver Canucks players {{Canada-icehockey-winger-1960s-stub