Near the beginning of the season, he was named the league's defensive player of the week after recording a goal and four assists over three games from October 19–25, 2009.[10] After the Sea Dogs won the Jean Rougeau Trophy as the team with the best regular season record,[4] they advanced to the QMJHL finals, where they were defeated in six games by the Moncton Wildcats. Sauvé contributed 15 points in 21 playoff games.[citation needed]