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Daniel Briere News Clips Archive
April 25, 1998
Falcons upset by Icecats-
The 4th place ice cats toppled the top seeds 3-1
in the best of 5 series. Daniel scored on a breakaway
in a 5-2 loss during the final game, but it was not to be.
Besides that goal, Daniel picked up 2 assists. He hasn't
exactly had an easy return... I heard opponents were "testing"
his shoulder, to say the least, but there are a few months of
rest ahead for him now. Meanwhile, the coyotes have tied their
series with the redwings, and take home ice today. Phoenix
is carrying the momentum with a 7-4 win on Friday night, and
they will have the "white-out" behind them today... meanwhile,
the wings hope to be buoyed by the return of their leading scorer Brendan
Shanahan, who will be a game time decision.
April 14, 1998
Calder cup time-
Daniel was sent back to Springfield this morning and played tonight
in the first game of the eastern conference quaterfinals
against the Worcester Icecats (a 5-3 loss).
The coyotes' brass decided it would be better for Dan
to get experience playing in the AHL play-offs instead
of getting limited ice time with phoenix. They proclaimed
his trial a success and said they could call him up later if
needed.
April 10, 1998
Rookie of the year-
Guess who? None other than our very own Daniel!
He beat out an impressive AHL rookie class to win
the honor. Brière obviously also made the all-rookie team. He's
been surpassed in ahl scoring being up with phoenix and with his shoulder problem, but
his injury is apparently all better now (a lot quicker
than expected I might add), although he was a healthy
scratch tonight against Detroit. Let's hope I don't have to change
the stats link back anytime soon=). *Dan bits updated & new article*
April 1, 1998
THN Future Watch-
Daniel was rated the 31st prospect for 1998 out of 50 no doubt
due to his lack of stature, which
is pretty disappointing to me, even if you consider that last
year he wasn't rated at all! He is still the coyotes #1 prospect
though, and as there are plenty of centers in phoenix right now,
GM Bobby Smith doesn't want to "rush" him along. He's rated the
best stickhandler and best hockey sense in the coyotes' system. Daniel is sandwiched
between Mark Parrish and Dan Cleary on the list.
March 21, 1998
He shoots, he scores...uh oh-
That's right. In only his 2nd NHL game ever vs. LA, the rookie
puts one home! Daniel scored off the feed from Gartner on a 2-on-1
play in the 2nd period to tie the score at 2-2. Now the bad news:
in the 3rd period, Daniel was hit into the boards by a Kings' player
and suffered an apparent separated shoulder which will sideline him for
2-4 weeks.
"I don't even know who hit me," Briere said. "I just went
into the corner, got checked by someone, and was
squeezed against the boards. It didn't hurt, but then I
started skating back to the bench and I lost all feeling in
the shoulder." The coyotes have had a string of injuries lately, and
if this keeps up, they're not going to have any one left to play! So
I congratulate Dan on his 1st goal, but at the same time wish him a speedy
recovery. Hopefully he'll recover as fast as he skates. The coyotes went
on to lose to the kings 4-2, but they still hold a play-off spot.
Allez à l'AZ central pour plus d'information.
*New pic added to the gallery*
March 20, 1998
The First Taste-
Dan was surely more than excited when he stepped onto NHL
ice to face the Avalanche at home. I listened to the game
on audionet, and it certainly sounded like he seemed relaxed,
and happy, and created his share of opportunities.
"Yes, but we didn't win the game and that's all that mattered to me," Briere said.
He saw penalty killing time as well as power play time, and played with
Gartner and Roenick. The offence went back and forth, with Turtle
Clod scoring the last goal to win for the avs 4-3. Daniel didn't hit
the score sheets offensively, ending up even for the night, but did
get his 1st penalty for hooking.
"I'm glad the first one is done now and I can concentrate on the
next one and I won't be as nervous as the first game," Briere
said. Oh, and I have managed to snag
a copy of the game for archival purposes. Thanks K!=)
March 18, 1998
Dan's First NHL GAME tomorrow night against Colorado!!!
That basically speaks for itself. I'm working on getting a tape,
if anyone is planning on taping it, or doing me this huge favor,
or maybe if you're reading this after the fact and you did tape
it, please please e-mail me. I will be FOREVER grateful!
Go here:
Ohmigod, the press release from coyotes! Also check out
this from AZ central.
March 15, 1998
Update from Springfield-
The falcons won their 3rd straight game over Fredericton
yesterday night 4-1. Daniel scored his 36th and added 2 assists,
a pretty usual night for him so far this season! He's looking
to become the 1st rookie since 88-89 to lead the league in scoring.
I tell ya, this guy is never NOT hot- last week on rinkside, he was
on half a dozen of the high-light clips, scoring and passing
(and getting a great save made on him too by Denis). Folks in Canada can catch
the show early Monday morning on TSN 12:30 am pst. Dan's also
broken the franchise record for most points in a season, and is
working on 2 more (if he hasn't already done so). He is currently
the league leader in points, surpassing Steve Guolla by 1 point with
89 (thank TSN for fresh stats, stupid CANOE needs to update).
March 5, 1998
Dan named Player of the Week-
Daniel was named Player of the week for the week
ending March 1. Please go to
Falcons press releases for more as I am too lazy to
write it myself!=P
March 1, 1998
Update-
I added a couple things to the articles section of
this page and a link to Excite. They are from LCS hockey, a really comprehensive
website. Check it out! Also the Falcons have a chance
to clinch a play-off berth this weekend with a win
against providence tonight and they are now
within 3 points of 1st place in the New England division.
Oh, and so far, Dan has amassed 77 points with 32 goals-that
puts him 3rd in league scoring!
February 18, 1998
AHL All-star spread in THN-
I wasn't aware of this, but my Hockey News just came
today. There's a centerfold section about the AHL All star
game about, what else-the AHL all-star game... there's
a pic too with Dan. Just thought I'd let y'all know-
it's the Feb.20 issue, you should still be able to find it!
February 12, 1998
Canada wins wild blow-out vs. Planet USA-
This game was the anti-thesis of the CHL prospects game.
NO hitting, NO defense, NO intensity... you get the idea!
What there was was offense...and lots of it, and lots
of chances for Dan too. The game
broke all sorts of scoring and shooting records-there
were 106 shots in the game! At one point, Planet USA
was up by 4 goals, and then Canada came back to tie it
and eventually win. Dan had a pretty good game, picking up
two assists on goals by Jamie Heward and Steve Guolla.
The day before the game, the AHL held a skills competition-
unfortunately TSN, in all its wisdom, decided to chop it into
little bits and pieces for me. If someone knows how Dan did
in the fastest skater, please LMK? We know how much of a speed
demon this guy is! He did score during one
of the breakaway relays but lost in the puck control to Alexei
Yegorov and in the fastest skater to Barry Richter...Planet
USA won this competition.
January 30, 1998
What else is new?-
DAMN! I just re-set the HTML and now I have to type this again...
I forgot what I wrote! I am so mad! *censored* OK,
where was I? Dan still leads rookie scoring and now he is 4th in
points league-wide with 26 goals, 31 assists for 57 points. I also
wanted to remind everyone to watch the AHL all-star game! I think
it's on TSN for Canadian viewers. And I saw Dan
on rinkside last week, if only for a nano-second (aka I need
a satellite, NOW)! Hmmm, yes, I added a new section, which you probably
noticed-courtesy of Melissa. I have no way of verifying the "bits,"
so send me any additions or corrections you have, eh? Oh, and a pic
section too, but I don't necessarily recommend you going there=)...
January 3, 1998
Brière leads rookie scoring-
After re-checking the stats, I think I have it all figured out now.
Dan is on top with 43 points, amassing 17 goals and 26 assists.
League-wise, that puts him 6th in points scoring. Yay! I always
knew those critics were wrong...
November 5, 1997
Springfield's Daniel Brière named BAUER AHL rookie of the month-
The AHL announced that Brière has been named the AHL rookie of the month for October. Brière amassed 13 points in 9 games to lead Springfield in its best start ever (6-1-2). On Oct. 18, Brière scored his 1st pro hat trick in a win over Adirondack. In recognition of his selection, Brière received a jade trophy and gave his jersey to the Falcons kid club.
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