Ian Laperriere News and Photos
November 2005
Avalanche 4 - Mighty Ducks 3
Ian Laperriere - 1 Assist
Ian Laperriere earned his sixth assist of the year on Antti Laaksonen's goal in the first period of Colorado's win over Anaheim, November 3, 2005.
Andy McDonald and teammate Keith Carney of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks battle for the puck against Ian Laperriere and Karlis Skrastins of the Colorado Avalanche during their NHL game on November 3, 2005 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Ducks 4-3. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Avalanche 2 - Stars 3 (SO)
Ian Laperriere - Fight vs. Steve Ott
A fight between Colorado's Ian Laperriere and Steve Ott broke out early in the second period of the game on November 5, 2005. Laperriere clearly got the better end of it, landing about a dozen punches to the top of Ott's head.
--Associated Press
Fight Clip from hockeyfighters.com
Avalanche 5 - Sharks 2
Ian Laperriere - 1 Assist
Ian Laperriere had his seventh assist of the season on John Michael Liles' goal early in the first period of the game on November 8, 2005.
John-Michael Liles #26 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates his first period goal with his teammates against the San Jose Sharks early in the first period on November 8, 2005 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Right wing Ian Laperriere #14 of the Colorado Avalanche looks on against the San Jose Sharks during the NHL game on November 8, 2005 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche won 5-2. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Avalanche 5 - Canucks 3
Ian Laperriere - 1 Goal
It only took 46 seconds for Laperriere to open the scoring after he was left alone at the side of the Vancouver net to bang in a backdoor pass from Andrew Brunette. It was his fifth goal of the year.
With the arena dark during introductions, Colorado Avalanche forward Ian Laperriere spends a quiet moment to himself outside the team dressing room before a National Hockey League game against the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver, British Columbia, November 10, 2005. Laperriere scored a goal during play in the first period. (REUTERS/Andy Clark)
Colorado Avalanche's Ian Laperriere celebrates a goal scored by teammate Antti Laaksonen during National Hockey League first period play against the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver, British Columbia, November 10, 2005. Also celebrating is Avalanche's Brad May, while in front of Laperriere is Canucks' Ed Jovanovski. (REUTERS/Andy Clark)
Vancouver Canucks' Todd Bertuzzi celebrates with teammate Sven Butenschon (52) and Brendan Morrison after scoring on the Colorado Avalanche during the second period of NHL action in Vancouver, B.C., Thursday, November 10, 2005. Avalanche's Ian Laperriere skates by in front of the celebration. (AP Photo/Richard Lam)
Avalanche 3 - Flames 5
Ian Laperriere was credited with 1 hit, 3 blocked shots, and 1 shot on goal as the Avs fell to the Flames on November 12, 2005.
Avalanche 2 - Oilers 5
Ian Laperriere - 1 Goal
Ian scored his sixth goal of the season in the 2nd period with the help of Andrew Brunette and Rob Blake.
Colorado Avalanche winger Ian Laperriere scores a goal past Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Morrison during the second period of NHL action in Denver on November 14, 2005. The Oilers won 5-2. (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)
Colorado Avalanche right wing Ian Laperriere celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers with teammates Antti Laaksonen and Andrew Brunette at Pepsi Center in Denver November 14, 2005. Colorado lost to Edmonton 5-2. (UPI Photo/Gary C. Caskey)
Colorado Avalanche winger Ian Laperriere dumps Edmonton Oilers center Krystofer Kolanos into the Oilers bench at Pepsi Center in Denver November 14, 2005. (UPI Photo/Gary C. Caskey)
Avalanche 3 - Coyotes 1
Ian Laperriere was credited with 1 hit, 1 blocked shot, and 1 shot on goal as Colorado defeated Phoenix on November 16, 2005.
Avalanche 3 - Mighty Ducks 2
Our sign for the game - November 18, 2005
Checking out our sign during warm-ups
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Avalanche 3 - Kings 4
Lappy's first visit back to Staples Center
Colorado forward Ian Laperriere, who scored 61 goals in eight-plus seasons with Los Angeles and was a crowd favorite because of his pugilistic exploits, played his first game at Staples Center since leaving the Kings for free agency in July. He was welcomed back with a video tribute on the scoreboard during the first period.
"It was special. It was a classy move by the Kings," Laperriere said. "They didn't have to do that, but they did. They've been booing Rob Blake for the last five years, so I didn't know what to expect."
--Associated Press
Taking the ice for the first time as an opponent at Staples Center for warm-ups.
(One of our photos from the game)
(Photo from LAKings.com)
End of the Kings' tribute to Ian (One of our photos from the game)
Colorado Avalanche right winger Ian Laperriere hits Los Angeles Kings center Michael Cammalleri out of the way as they fight for the puck in the second period, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. It was Laperriere's first return to the Staples Center since being picked up as a free agent by the Avalanche before the lockout. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)
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Avalanche 2 - Flames 3 (SO)
Ian Laperriere - Fight vs. Bryan Marchment
Colorado Avalanche right wing Ian Laperriere and Calgary Flames right wing Darren McCarty fall to the ice after checking each other at Pepsi Center in Denver November 21, 2005.
(UPI Photo/Gary C. Caskey)
Ian Laperriere #14 of the Colorado Avalanche grapples with Bryan Marchment #7 of the Calgary Flames in third-period NHL action November 21, 2005 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Flames won 3-2 in an overtime shootout. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Calgary Flames defenseman Bryan Marchment and Colorado Avalanche winger Ian Laperriere fight in the third period in Denver November 21, 2005. The Flames went on to win the game 3-2 scoring one goal in the shootout round. (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)
(REUTERS/Rick Wilking)
Fight Clip from hockeyfights.com
Avalanche 3 - Red Wings 7
Ian Laperriere - 1 Goal
Ian Laperriere tied the game on a one-timer from the slot off a pass from Alex Tanguay with 7:38 left in the second period before the Avs went on to lose their third straight game on November 23, 2005. The goal was Laperriere's seventh of the season.
"Every time we made a mistake, they'd come back and score," Laperriere said. "They just waited and waited and buried us."
--Associated Press
Avalanche 5 - Blue Jackets 0
Ian Laperriere - 1 Goal, Fight vs. Aaron Johnson
With 33 seconds left in the first period, Columbus' Sergei Fedorov gave up the puck behind the net. Turgeon backhanded a centering pass from the boards to Laperriere, who one-timed it for his eighth goal.
"We've been making it too complicated lately," Laperriere said. "The last few games we've struggled because we've tried to make those fancy plays at the blue line. Tonight we simplified our game plan, put it deep and then went in and got it."
--Associated Press
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Pascal Leclaire watches Colorado Avalanche's Ian Laperriere score a goal as Blue Jackets' Ole-Kristian Tollefsen defends during the first period Friday November 25, 2005, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Colorado Avalanche's Ian Laperriere knocks Columbus Blue Jackets' Aaron Johnson to the ice during a second-period fight on November 25, 2005, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Fight Clip from hockeyfights.com
Avalanche 6 - Canucks 2
Ian Laperriere - 1 Assist
Ian Laperriere earned his ninth assist of the year on Andrew Brunette's goal in the first period of Colorado's win over Vancouver on November 27, 2005.
Colorado Avalanche right wing Ian Laperriere skates during pregame prior to match against the Vancouver Canucks at the Pepsi Center in Denver November 27, 2005.
(UPI Photo/Gary C. Caskey)
Avalanche 3 - Oilers 2
Ian Laperriere - 2 Goals, 1st Star of the Game
Ian Laperriere scored twice in the first period, when Colorado managed only four shots.
Laperriere scored his first goal between Morrison's legs 7:14 into the game. He made it 2-0 with his 10th goal of the season with 29 seconds left.
"I just go to the net," said Laperriere, who credited linemate Antti Laaksonen for setting up both goals. "He's fast, I'm slow ... It's a great combination. I'm all for it."
--Associated Press
Avalanche's Ian Laperriere celebrates with teammates Karlis Skrastins, Antti Laaksonen and Brett Clark after scoring his first goal on the Edmonton Oilers' during the first period of NHL play at Edmonton's Rexall Place, on Tuesday November 29, 2005. (AP PHOTO/CP, John Ulan)
Ian Laperriere celebrates after the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 win against the Edmonton Oilers during NHL play at Edmonton's Rexall Place, on Tuesday November 29, 2005.
(AP PHOTO/CP, John Ulan)
Lappy Gets an "A"
(from the Denver Post, 11/30/05)
With left wing Steve Konowalchuk out for the season with a wrist injury, the Avalanche awarded his alternate captain's "A" to right wing Ian Laperriere.
Canucks 5 - Avalanche 2
Ian Laperriere was credited with 3 shots on goal, 1 hit and 2 blocked shots as the Avalanche were defeated by the Canucks on November 30, 2005.