Daniel Briere Retires After 17-Year NHL Career Mostly Spent As A Flyer

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Aug 17, 2015

Daniel Briere’s long and productive NHL career has come to an end.

The 37-year-old forward announced his retirement Monday after 17 seasons in the NHL. He played for the Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Arizona Coyotes and Colorado Avalanche.

“After taking a few weeks to think about it, it’s time to hang them up and spend a little more time at home with the family,” Briere said in a press release on the Flyers’ website. “I’ve been very, very fortunate to have had a chance to play with some great organizations, but at this point, the family becomes a priority.

“The Flyers are where I played the bulk of my career. I’ve had a great time in Philadelphia and have been very, very fortunate to have the chance to play here. I would like to thank Mr. Snider, Paul Holmgren and Peter Luukko along with the coaches, staff, the fans and all my teammates. It’s been a great ride in an area that I still call home.”

Briere played 973 regular-season games and totaled 696 points (307 goals, 389 assists). He also tallied 116 points (53 goals, 63 assists) in 123 career playoff games.

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Briere’s final game at TD Garden was a memorable one, as his last-second goal lifted the Avalanche to a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins last season.

Thumbnail photo via Kevin Hoffman/USA TODAY Sports Images

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