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 Flag of Canada Canada
Born November 20, 1972(1972-11-20),
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.

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