Pittsburgh Penguins History: Remembering Michel Briere

Pittsburgh Penguins logo at Mellon Arena. (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images)

On May 15, 1970, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Michel Briere was involved in a car accident that would eventually lead to his untimely passing, here is a look back at a few things you may not have known about Briere’s time with the club.

Michel Briere was the first player to have his number retired by the Pittsburgh Penguins and his legacy is firmly cemented in team history. While it would have been tremendous to watch him develop into the player that the Penguins hoped for when they drafted him, Briere still provided much excitement in the little time he had in the NHL.

Here is a look back at 5 things you may not…