Guide Note

Canadian professional hockey player Daniel Briere plays for the Philadelphia Flyers in the National Hockey League.

Fast Facts

1. Born: October 6, 1977
2. Birthplace: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
3. Nicknames: Danny, Cookie Monster, Danny Boy
4. Height: 5'10"
5. Weight: 179 lbs.
6. Position: Center
7. Shoots: Right
8. High school: College Saint-Alexandre
9. Draft year: 1996
10. Spouse: Sylvie

Briere was drafted 24th overall in the 1996 NHL draft by the Phoenix Coyotes. He joined the Coyotes in 1997 for his NHL debut and split his first four seasons between the Coyotes and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Springfield Falcons. In 2001, Briere earned a full roster spot with the Coyotes and played with the team until March 10, 2003, when he was traded to the Buffalo Sabres. He played two seasons with the Sabres, then joined the SC Bern in Switzerland during the 2004-05 NHL lockout. After two additional seasons with the Sabres, Briere signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia Flyers on July 1, 2007.

• 1995: QMJHL All-Rookie Team
• 1995: QMJHL Offensive Rookie of the Year
• 1998: AHL All-Rookie Team
• 1998: AHL All-Star Team
• 1998: Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award, AHL Rookie of the Year
• 2007: NHL All-Star Game, MVP

• 1994-97: Drummondville Voltigeurs, QMJHL
• 1996: Drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes
• 1997-01: Springfield Falcons, AHL
• 1997-03: Phoenix Coyotes
• 2003-07: Buffalo Sabres
• 2007-present: Philadelphia Flyers