Ian Laperriere News and Photos
January 2008
Avalanche 2 - Coyotes 5
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)
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, January 5, 2008. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Avalanche right winger MarekSvatos 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, January 5, 2008.
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
(from ColoradoAvalanche.com)
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)
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)
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 1 - Capitals 2
Ian Laperriere was credited with 1 hit and 1 blocked shot as the Avalanche were defeated by the Capitals on January 9, 2008.
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 5 - Hurricanes 4
Ian Laperriere added 1 hit and 1 blocked shot in the Avs' victory over the Hurricanes on January 12, 2008.
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."
Avalanche 4 - Panthers 3 (SO)
Ian Laperriere - Fight vs. Steve Montador
Ian Laperriere also contributed 2 shots on goal in Colorado's shoot-out win on January 13, 2008.
Fight Clip from hockeyfights.com
Avalanche 3 - Lightning 0
Ian Laperriere - Fight vs. Shane O'Brien
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, January 15, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
(Photo Courtesy of Bryan)
Fight Clip from hockeyfights.com
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, January 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, January 18, 2008. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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 on January 18, 2008 in Denver.
(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
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
The Palm Isle Hockey Blog
January 18, 2008
"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)."
Lappy's Ronald McDonald House Birthday Party
(Denver Post 1/20/08)
Avalanche 3 - Blue Jackets 1
Ian Laperriere - 2 Assists
Lappy earned his ninth and tenth assists of the season goals by Jeff Finger and Ben Guite.
The gritty forward again notched a pair of assists, this time during a 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets. Laperriere finished with a +2 rating in just over 12 minutes of ice time. (ColoradoAvalanche.com)
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)
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)
Avalanche 0 - Predators 4
Ian Laperriere was credited with 1 shot on goal and 1 hit as Colorado was shut-out by Nashville on January 22, 2008.
Now They're Cookin'
(from the Rocky Mountain News, 1/23/08)
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)
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Avalanche 2 - Wild 3
Ian Laperriere contributed 3 hits, 1 takeaway and 2 shots on goal as the Avs fell to the Wild on January 24, 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, January 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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)
Ian Laperriere shoots against the Chicago Blackhawks at the Pepsi Center on January 30, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/Getty Images)