Yanick Dupré

Joseph Jacques Yanick Dupré (November 20, 1972 – August 16, 1997) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 35 games over parts of three seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers. He died at the age of 24 after a 16-month battle with leukemia.

Yanick Dupré
Born (1972-11-20)November 20, 1972
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died August 16, 1997(1997-08-16) (aged 24)
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 189 lb (86 kg; 13 st 7 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shot Left
Played for Philadelphia Flyers
NHL Draft 50th overall, 1991
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 19921996

The Yanick Dupre Memorial Class Guy Award was named after him to honour his memory and is given to the Flyer who best illustrates character, dignity, and respect for the sport both on and off the ice.[1] A similarly named award is also presented by the American Hockey League in recognition of a player's community service.[2]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1988–89Laval-LaurentidesQAAA371321343920222
1989–90Chicoutimi SaguenéensQMJHL24591427
1989–90Drummondville VoltigeursQMJHL2910102042
1990–91Drummondville VoltigeursQMJHL582938678711851333
1991–92Philadelphia FlyersNHL10000
1991–92Drummondville VoltigeursQMJHL2819173648
1991–92Verdun Collège FrançaisQMJHL12714212119991820
1992–93Hershey BearsAHL6313243722
1993–94Hershey BearsAHL512220424281342
1994–95Hershey BearsAHL4115193435
1994–95Philadelphia FlyersNHL220008
1995–96Hershey BearsAHL5220365681
1995–96Philadelphia FlyersNHL122028
NHL totals3520216

See also

References

  1. "News: Forsberg Wins Yanick Dupre Memorial Class Guy Award". Philadelphia Flyers. April 15, 2006. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  2. "AHL Guide and Record Book 2017" (PDF). American Hockey League. March 9, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
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