Mario Faubert (born December 2, 1954) is a

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retired professional

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and politician.

Hockey career

Faubert played two seasons at

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before being drafted by the

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in the 1974 NHL amateur draft. His early career was split between the Penguins and the AHL's

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. He played his first full season in

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, 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 versus

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.Legends of Hockey/HHOF. 2001–0

Retrieved December 17, 2006.

Political career

In February 2003, the

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announced that Mario Faubert would be its candidate in the riding of Beauharnois for the upcoming Quebec general election. He was named the liberal candidate after the

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district was split in two and incumbent

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chose to ride in

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. He got 42.77% of the vote but lost by 639 votes to

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candidate Serge Deslières.

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