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Daniel BriÈRe

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Key facts

Name Daniel Brière[1]
Born October 6, 1977[1]
Birthplace Gatineau, Quebec, Canada[1]
Position Center[2]
Shoots Right[1]
Draft 1996, 1st round, 24th overall, Phoenix/Arizona[1]

Daniel Brière is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.

Context

Daniel Brière is a retired Canadian ice hockey player who played as a center for 17 NHL seasons. He was born in Gatineau, Quebec, on October 6, 1977, and was drafted in the first round by the Phoenix/Arizona franchise in 1996. Brière played for several teams, including the Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens, and Colorado Avalanche. He retired in August 2015 after a successful career, scoring 307 goals and 389 assists in 973 NHL games. He also had a notable playoff career, scoring 116 points in 124 games. [1]

Documented claims

  • Daniel Brière played 17 NHL seasons before retiring in 2015. [1]
  • He played for Arizona/Phoenix, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Montreal, and Colorado in the NHL. [3]
  • He scored 116 points in 124 career Stanley Cup playoff games. [3]

Questions and answers

What teams did Daniel Brière play for?

Daniel Brière played for the Arizona/Phoenix Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens, and Colorado Avalanche during his NHL career. [3]

Is Daniel Brière in the Hall of Fame?

As of now, Daniel Brière is not in the Hockey Hall of Fame. [1]

Sources

  1. Daniel Brière Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Title — hockey-reference.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Daniel Brière - Stats, Contract, Salary & More — eliteprospects.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Daniel Briere, stats de hockey sur ... — marqueur.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People