renamed its MVP award the Michel Brière Memorial Trophy in 1972. The Pittsburgh Penguins also present the Michel Brière Rookie of the Year Award annually to the season's best rookie player. Career statistics See also List of ice hockey players who died during their careers References External links 1949 births 1971 deaths Accidental deaths in Quebec Canadian ice hockey centres French Quebecers Ice hockey people from Quebec National Hockey League players with retired numbers People from Abitibi-Témiscamingue Pittsburgh Penguins draft picks Pittsburgh Penguins players Road incident deaths in Canada Shawinigan Bruins players