# Patrick Sawyerr

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**Patrick Sawyerr** (25 November 1947 – 18 July 2025) was a French ice hockey player and coach.[1]

## Biography

Born in [Granville](/source/Granville,_Manche) on 25 November 1947, Sawyerr was the son of professional boxer Henri Soya, originally from [Conakry](/source/Conakry), Guinea. He made his debut in the [Ligue Magnus](/source/Ligue_Magnus) with [US Métro Paris](/source/US_M%C3%A9tro_Paris). The club changed its name to [OHC Paris-Viry](/source/Jets_de_Viry-Essonne), but he rose to prominence with [ASG Tours](/source/Diables_Noirs_de_Tours), of which he was a founding member. In its first season in the top level of French ice hockey, the club placed third.[2] In 1978, the club won the [Coupe de France](/source/Coupe_de_France_(ice_hockey)) in a 6–4 victory over [CPM Croix](/source/CPM_Croix).[3] However, the club came up short of the title the following season.[4] That season, disagreements between different international players and their styles led to serious disruptions in team chemistry.[5] However, Sawyerr reflected positively on his time with the club.[6]

Sawyerr died on 18 July 2025, at the age of 77.[7]

## References

1. ["Décès de Patrick Sawyerr"](https://www.hockeyfrance.com/actu/actualites-federales/2025/07/deces-de-patrick-sawyerr/) (in French). *[French Ice Hockey Federation](/source/French_Ice_Hockey_Federation)*. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 21 July 2025.

1. ["Championnat de France 1977/78"](https://archive.today/20121211053833/http://www.passionhockey.com/hockeyarchives/France1978.htm) (in French). *Hockeyarchives*. Archived from [the original](http://www.passionhockey.com/hockeyarchives/France1978.htm) on 11 December 2012.

1. ["Tours – Croix (29 avril 1978)"](https://archive.today/20130104104943/http://www.passionhockey.com/hockeyarchives/matches/retro/1978-04-29-Tours-Croix.htm) (in French). *Hockeyarchives*. Archived from [the original](http://www.passionhockey.com/hockeyarchives/matches/retro/1978-04-29-Tours-Croix.htm) on 4 January 2013.

1. ["Championnat de France 1978/79"](https://archive.today/20121209233210/http://www.passionhockey.com/hockeyarchives/France1979.htm) (in French). *Hockeyarchives*. Archived from [the original](http://www.passionhockey.com/hockeyarchives/France1979.htm) on 9 December 2012.

1. ["Mémoires de John Stinco"](https://archive.today/20130104101634/http://www.passionhockey.com/hockeyarchives/memoires/stinco.htm) (in French). *Hockeyarchives*. Archived from [the original](http://www.passionhockey.com/hockeyarchives/memoires/stinco.htm) on 4 January 2013.

1. ["Sur les traces des Mammouths"](https://archive.today/20120722122833/http://www.asgt.fr/dernieres-nouvelles/la-nr-etait-la.html) (in French). *[La Nouvelle République du Centre-Ouest](/source/La_Nouvelle_R%C3%A9publique_du_Centre-Ouest)*. 14 June 2005. Archived from [the original](http://www.asgt.fr/dernieres-nouvelles/la-nr-etait-la.html) on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2025.

1. Giraud, Valentin (21 July 2025). ["Sawyerr Patrick Charles"](https://deces.matchid.io/id/2mAWz5j2oHxC)

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