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Ian Laperriere News and Photos

January 2008

Avalanche 6 - Blackhawks 3

Colorado Avalanche right wing Ian Laperriere raises his arms after a goal against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

DENVER - JANUARY 30: Ian Laperriere and Brad Richardson of the Colorado Avalanche celebrate a goal in front of Cameron Barker of the Chicago Blackhawks at the Pepsi Center on January 30, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/Getty Images)

DENVER - JANUARY 30: Ian Laperriere shoots against the Chicago Blackhawks at the Pepsi Center on January 30, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/Getty Images) 

Now They're Cookin'

(from the Rocky Mountain News)

Teammates Ian Laperriere and Paul Stastny watch intently as executive chef Elise Wiggins of Panzano restaurant demonstrates how to prepare squid.

(Photo by Barry Gutierrez/Rocky Mountain News)

Read More Here

"Hockey is just different that way.  We have our own ways of complimenting each other. And if you're Ian Laperriere, that includes a kiss on the cheek (hey, the guy is French)."

The Palm Isle Hockey Blog - January 18, 2008

Avalanche 3 - Blue Jackets 1

(Ian Laperriere - 2 Assists)

DENVER - JANUARY 20: Jeff Finger #6 of the Colorado Avalanche is congratulated by teammates Milan Hejduk, Scott Hannan and Ian Laperriere after he scored a first period goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Pepsi Center on January 20, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. 

(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

DENVER - JANUARY 20: Ian Laperriere of the Colorado Avalanche fights for position with Kris Russell of the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Pepsi Center January 20, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/Getty Images)

Lappy's Ronald McDonald House Birthday Party

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 (Denver Post 1/20/08)

Avalanche 1 - Blackhawks 2 (SO)

(Ian Laperriere - Fight vs. Adam Burish)

Chicago Blackhawks right winger Patrick Kane is checked by Colorado Avalanche right winger Ian Laperriere while bringing the puck down the ice in the third period of the Blackhawks' 2-1 shootout victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Friday, Jan. 18, 2008.  (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado's Ian Laperriere tries to clear the puck from behind the Avalanche goal as Chicago's Jacob Dowell reaches in.  (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Chicago Blackhawks right winger Adam Burish runs his nose into the helmet of Colorado Avalanche right winger Ian Laperriere as they fight in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Friday, Jan. 18, 2008.  (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

DENVER - JANUARY 18: Adam Burish of the Chicago Blackhawks and Ian Laperriere of the Colorado Avalanche engage in a first period fight as linesman Thor Nelson watches the action at the Pepsi Center on January 18, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

 (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

DENVER - JANUARY 18: Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against Ian Laperriere of the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on January 18, 2008 in Denver, Colorado

(Photo by Michael Martin/Getty Images)

Fight Clip from hockeyfights.com

Avalanche 3 - Lightning 0

(Ian Laperriere - Fight vs. Shane O'Brien)

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 15: Mike Lundin of the Tampa Bay Lightning falls to the ice trying to get control of the puck against Ian Laperriere of the Colorado Avalanche at St. Pete Times Forum on January 15, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/Getty Images) 

Tampa Bay Lightning's Shane O'Brien fights Colorado Avalanche's Ian Laperriere during the first period of a hockey game on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

(Photo Courtesy of Bryan)

Fight Clip from hockeyfights.com

Avalanche 4 - Panthers 3 (SO)

(Ian Laperriere - Fight vs. Steve Montador)

Fight Clip from hockeyfights.com

The Slap Shot Half-Season Awards

Ian Laperriere was named as a finalist for the "Hustle Award" by Lew Serviss of the NY Times:
"Ian Laperriere, the pest of the Rockies. He’s been at it for years and never slows down."

The NHL’s Toughest Customers

Ian Laperriere earned spot number 7 on Bill Clement's list of the NHL's Toughest Customers:
"He’s a middleweight but he’ll fight anyone. He doesn’t always win as evidenced by the S-curves in his nose, but even though Laperriere has taken his share of pummelings he never backs down."

Avalanche 1 - Red Wings 2

Detroit Red Wings goalie Dominik Hasek stops Colorado Avalanche forward Ian Laperriere from scoring during the third period of their NHL game in Detroit, Michigan January 8, 2008. (REUTERS/Rebecca Cook)

DETROIT - JANUARY 08: Kirk Maltby #18 of the Detroit Red Wings tries to avoid the stick of Ian Laperriere #14 of the Colorado Avalanche on January 8, 2008 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

DETROIT - JANUARY 08: Brett Lebda #22 of the Detroit Red Wings gets past Ian Laperriere #14 of the Colorado Avalnche on January 8, 2008 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 1-0. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Avalanche 2 - Islanders 1 (OT)

New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro makes a save off a shot as Islanders defenseman Marc-Andre Bergeron and Colorado Avalanche right winger Ian Laperriere come in to cover in the third period of the Avalanche's 2-1 overtime victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Avalanche right winger Marek Svatos is congratulated by right winger Ian Laperriere after Svatos scored the winning goal against the New York Islanders in the Avalanche's 2-1 overtime victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008. 
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

(from ColoradoAvalanche.com)

Avalanche 2 - Coyotes 5

DENVER - JANUARY 2: Shane Doan of the Phoenix Coyotes battles for position with Ian Laperriere of the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on January 2, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/Getty Images) 

(Photo by Lindsey)

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