Ian Laperriere in the Community
2007-2008
"When you get a chance to talk to him, when you get a chance to talk to his teammates and opponents, you realize just the quality that Ian Laperriere brings – his character – his honesty – his integrity. Those words maybe don't necessarily fit in or are associated with tough guys, but with Ian Laperriere, he's a good person, and that's where you have to start."
Jim Fox, LA Kings Analyst, Honor and Courage – Tough Guys of the NHL DVD
Avs Talk Health
Avalanche players Ian Laperriere and Peter Budaj spoke to Lone Tree Elementary's kindergarten class on August 28 about exercising and eating healthy foods. The class has been studying "Growing and Going Healthy." The kids all got autographed player cards and were invited to try on the players' equipment.
Luc Robitaille's 2nd Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament
Proceeds to Benefit Shelter for Serenity and Echoes of Hope
Congratulations to Ian on placing in the Top 14!!
"Surivivor China" star (and pro poker player) John Belland poses with Stacia Robitaille and Ian
(from ShelterForSerenity.org)
Ian with Stacia and Luc Robitaille (Photo by Patty)
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Photo courtesy of LAKings.com
2007 Avalanche Charity Golf Classic
(from the Official Website of the Colorado Avalanche)
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club's annual charity golf tournament held at The Ridge at Castle Pines North went over the $800,000 mark for total money raised with Thursday's sold-out event bringing in over $75,000.
Eat Right!
(from the Official Website of the Colorado Avalanche)
On Wednesday October 10, Avalanche players Ian Laperriere and Ben Guite joined students from Denver International School at Le Central French restaurant as part of Eat Right!, the nutrition program of the Colorado Avalanche.
Sponsored by The Children's Hospital, Eat Right! promotes healthy eating habits among middle school students by providing nutritional information to help improve health and wellness.
The event was unique in the sense that Laperriere and Guite discussed nutrition and wellness in French with students in the French immersion program at Denver International School. The discussion was followed by a meal, while the players also signed autographs for the students at the end of the event.
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Av For A Day
(from the Official Magazine of the Colorado Avalanche, Volume 9, Issue 6)
The Colorado Avalanche is proud to present the Av for a Day program sponsored by Conoco and The Children's Hospital. The program recognizes middle school students who are well-rounded representatives of their school and community. The winners experience a once-in-a-lifetime day filled with behind the scenes Avs activities.
(from the Official Website of the Colorado Avalanche)
On Friday, December 14, players and coaches from the Colorado Avalanche brought smiles and holiday cheer to some very special children when they made their annual holiday visit to the Children's Hospital.
Every December, the players and coaches visit the young patients at The Children's Hospital in an effort to lift their spirits during the holiday season. Friday's visit marked the 11th year of this Avalanche tradition, and was the team's first visit to the new Children's Hospital in Aurora.
The players and coaches spent time in patient rooms, distributed Avalanche teddy bears, signed autographs, took pictures with the children and their families and, most importantly, talked with the kids and helped bring them and their families joy for the holidays.
Interview With Ian Laperriere at the Children's Hospital
Our Visit to Ronald McDonald House
December, 2007
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Lappy's Ronald McDonald House Birthday Party
January 19, 2008
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Avs Charity Brunch and Fashion Show 2008
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Ian Laperriere, Ashley Nelson and Peter Budaj (from ColoradoAvalanche.com)
St. Baldrick's Day 2008
On March 14, 2008, Ian Laperriere participated in the St. Baldrick's Foundation Event at Fado Irish Pub in Denver. He and teammates Ben Guite and John-Michael Liles, along with Avalanche Assistant Coach Tony Granato, had their heads shaved to help raise awareness and funds for children's cancer.
More information and photos from the event
Colorado Special Hockey Clinic
(from the Official Website of the Colorado Avalanche)
On March 27, 2008, Ian Laperriere and John-Michael Liles hosted a Colorado Special Hockey practice as part of the Avalanche Player Clinic Program.
Colorado Special Hockey exists for the enrichment of developmentally disabled individuals. The game of hockey is used to develop within each player the characteristics that will help the player be more successful inside and outside a hockey environment.
Laperriere and Liles participated in instruction and coaching throughout the hour-long practice for 30 developmentally disabled hockey players.
Upon completion of the practice, Laperriere and Liles signed autographs and took pictures with the players.