Yanick Dupre
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Position | Left Wing |
Shot | Left |
Height Weight |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 189 lb (86 kg/13 st 7 lb) |
Pro clubs | Philadelphia Flyers |
Nationality | Canada |
Born | November 20, 1972 , Montreal, PQ, CAN |
Died | August 16, 1997, |
NHL Draft | 50th overall, 1991 Philadelphia Flyers |
Pro career | 1992 – 1996 |
Yanick Dupre (November 20, 1972 - August 16, 1997) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for five seasons in the Philadelphia Flyers organization. He died at the age of only 24 after a 16-month battle with leukemia. The Yanick Dupre Memorial was named after him to honor his memory and is given to the Flyer who best illustrates character, dignity, and respect for the sport both on and off the ice.