Ian Laperriere News and Photos
March 2010
Flyers 7 - Lightning 2
The Flyers returned to action following the Olympic break by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at the St. Pete Times Forum. Ian Laperriere added 1 hit and 2 blocked shots in his 12:47 of ice time.
"When you talk about solid humans in the National Hockey League, it doesn't get any better than the man known as 'Lappy,' Ian Laperriere."
Eddie Olczyk - March 2, 2010 - Flyers vs. Lightning broadcast on Versus
Flyers 4 - Panthers 7
Ian Laperriere - 1 Assist, Fight vs. Gregory Campbell
Ian Laperriere earned his 12th assist of the season on Ryan Parent's first NHL goal, as the Flyers fell to the Panthers at the Bank Atlantic Center on Wednesday, March 3, 2010.
Philadelphia Flyers left wing Ville Leino is congratulated by teammates Ian Laperriere and Chris Pronger after scoring a goal in the third period against the Florida Panthers during an NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Florida, Wednesday, March 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Cory Stillman #61 of the Florida Panthers tangles with Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers at the Bank Atlantic Center on March 3, 2010 in Sunrise, Florida.
(Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)
Fight Clip from hockeyfights.com
Flyers 2 - Sabres 3 (OT)
Ian Laperriere added 2 shots on goal, 4 hits and 2 blocked shots in the Flyers' overtime loss to the Sabres in Buffalo on Friday, March 5, 2010.
Henrik Tallinder #10 of the Buffalo Sabres battles against Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers at HSBC Arena on March 5, 2010 in Buffalo, New York.
(Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
Buffalo's Steve Montador checks Philadelphia's Ian Laperriere.
(Photo by Mark Mulville/Buffalo News)
Sabres goalie Ryan Miller stops Philadelphia's Ian Laperriere.
(Photo by Mark Mulville/Buffalo News)
Ian Laperierre, Michael Leighton and Mike Richards react to the 3-2 overtime loss in Buffalo on March 5, 2010. (Courtesy of Flyers TV)
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Ian Laperriere and Michael Leighton Appearance
Carl's Cards and Collectibles - March 6, 2010
Flyers 3 - Maple Leafs 1
Ian Laperriere led the team with 5 hits as the Flyers defeated the Maple Leafs at the Wachovia Center on Sunday, March 7, 2010.
Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 7, 2010 at Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers defeated the Leafs 3-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Flyers' Ian Laperriere and Toronto Maple Leafs' Luke Schenn collide into the boards in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 7, 2010, in Philadelphia.
(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia Flyers goalie Michael Leighton is congratulated by teammate Ian Laperriere on a win over the Toronto Maple Leafs after the third period of NHL ice hockey action in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 7, 2010. (REUTERS/Tim Shaffer)
Simon Gagne and Ian Laperriere of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrate their 3-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 7, 2010 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)
Flyers goalie Michael Leighton celebrates with his teammates at the end of the game.
(David Maialetti/Philly.com Staff Photographer)
Flyers 3 - Islanders 2
Ian Laperriere delivered 4 hits in the Flyers' victory on home ice against the Islanders on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. This was the 15th consecutive time that Philadelphia has beaten the Islanders.
John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders is pinned to the boards by Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers on March 9, 2010 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)
Ian Laperriere Named Number 10 Tough Guy of the Week
(from FOXSports.com's NHL Tough Guy Tracker - 3/10/10)
An NHL tough guy isn't necessarily someone who goes out and beats the snot out of an opponent every night. Sure, goons like that still exist in the league, but an NHL tough guy is more than that. He is a player who will not only stand up for himself and/or his teammates, but will also play through and dish out pain or a game-changing check whenever his team needs him to do so. In the heat of the battle, sometimes players not known for their toughness get in on the action and either turn some heads or get their heads bashed in.
Each Wednesday, FOXSports.com's NHL Tough Guy Tracker spotlights those players and some of the best scraps from around the league.
Number 10: Florida's Gregory Campbell and Philadelphia's Ian Laperriere like to take care of business right away when their teams clash. Back on Dec. 21, the two dropped the mitts a little over a minute into the first period. Last Wednesday, the two combatants couldn't wait to get at one another's throats, locking horns just :03 into the contest.
Flyers 1 - Bruins 5
Ian Laperriere - Fight vs. Mark Stuart
Ian Laperriere and Darroll Powe led the team with 6 hits each in the Flyers' loss to the Bruins at the Wachovia Center on Thursday, March 11, 2010.
Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers fires a shot on net during warm-ups prior to his game against the Boston Bruins on March 11, 2010 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Flyers' Ian Laperriere moves the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Philadelphia on March 11, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Flyers' Ian Laperriere and Boston Bruins' Mark Stuart fight during the second period.
(Yong Kim/Philly.com Staff Photographer)
Boston Bruins' Mark Stuart pulls the jersey over Philadelphia Flyers' Ian Laperriere during a fight in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Philadelphia.
(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Fight Clip from hockeyfights.com
Ian Laperriere and Michael Leighton react to the 5-1 loss to Boston at home on March 11, 2010. (Courtesy of Flyers TV)
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Flyers 3 - Blackhawks 2
Ian Laperriere added 2 hits and 1 blocked shot as the Flyers rallied for a stunning 3-2 victory against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks in a Saturday matinee on March 13, 2010 at the Wachovia Center.
Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers shouts instructions to a teammate in his game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the Wachovia Center on March 13, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Troy Brouwer #22 of the Chicago Blackhawks is knocked down by Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wachovia Center on March 13, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Brent Sopel of the Chicago Blackhawks is hit by Ian Laperriere of the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wachovia Center on March 13, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Flyers 1 - Rangers 3
Erik Christensen #26 of the New York Rangers skates against Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers on March 14, 2010 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Flyers 3-1. (Photo by Scott Levy/Getty Images)
Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates with the puck against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 14, 2010 in New York City.
(Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
New York Rangers' Michal Rozsival, Erik Christensen and Brandon Dubinsky celebrates Rozsival's goal as Philadelphia Flyers' Ian Laperriere reacts during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
Rangers Michal Rozsival hugs Brandon Dubinsky and celebrates with his teammates after he scores the go ahead goal during the second period. (Photo by JASON SZENES/NY POST)
New York Rangers' Erik Christensen and Michael Del Zotto battle for the pick against Philadelphia Flyers Ian Laperriere during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2010, in New York. The Rangers won 3-1. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
Flyers 3 - Predators 4 (SO)
Ian Laperriere - Fight vs. Jordin Tootoo
Along with his fight, Ian Laperriere added 3 hits in his 10:23 of ice time, as the Flyers lost in the shoot-out to the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
Nashville Predators right wing Jordin Tootoo scraps with Philadelphia Flyers center Ian Laperriere during the first period at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
(Photo by Sanford Myers/The Tennessean)
Jordin Tootoo #22 of the Nashville Predators fights with Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers on March 16, 2010 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
(Photo by John Russell/Getty Images)
Fight Clip from hockeyfights.com
Flyers 3 - Stars 2
Ian Laperriere - Fight vs. Brian Sutherby
Ian Laperriere was credited with 4 shots on goal and 1 blocked shot in the Flyers' victory over the Stars at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, on Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Philadelphia Flyers' Ian Laperriere and Dallas Stars' Brian Sutherby fight during the first period during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 18, 2010, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Amy Gutierrez)
Fight Clip from hockeyfights.com
Flyers 2 - Thrashers 5
Ian Laperriere - 1 Assist and Fight vs. Eric Boulton
Ian Laperriere earned his 13th assist of the season on a Blair Betts' goal, and picked up his 200th career fight in the first period of the game against Atlanta on Saturday, March 20, 2010.
"That pretty much shows that I have been around a long time," Laperriere said. "It is not something I came into the league thinking about. I guess I've had my share of fights. Fighting is part of my role to help my team win. I still think like that at 36. The day I change my mind I am going to have to retire because I won't be as effective." --CSNPhilly.com, 3/20/10
Atlanta Thrashers Eric Boulton and Philadelphia Flyers forward Ian Laperriere fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday March 20, 2010, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Ian Laperriere and Eric Boulton fight in the first period of the game. (Photo by Michelle Rivers)
(Photo by Michelle Rivers)
Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates with teammates after a goal against the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena on March 20, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
Fight Clip from hockeyfights.com
Ian Laperriere and Chris Pronger talk about the 5-2 loss in Atlanta on March 20, 2010.
(Courtesy of Flyers TV)
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Lappy Reaches Prestigious 200-Fight Milestone
(from The700Level.com blog - 3/21/10)
New to the team this year, Ian Laperriere has fast become a fan favorite in Philadelphia.
His signing was puzzling to some who wondered about adding penalty minutes to a team that couldn't afford to spend any more time shorthanded, but now that we've all seen up close how he actually gets those high PIM totals, none of us seem to mind too much. When you're trading in 5's instead of 2's, you can really rack them up...
Flyers 1 - Thrashers 3
Ian Laperriere logged 12:22 of ice time and delivered 3 hits on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at the Wachovia Center, as the Thrashers swept the home-and-home series against the Flyers.
Maxim Afinogenov #61 of the Atlanta Thrashers skates with the puck while being pursued by Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers on March 21, 2010 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)
Nik Antropov #80 and Ondrej Pavelec #31 of the Atlanta Thrashers defend against the attack of Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers on March 21, 2010 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)
Head Coach Peter Laviolette of the Philadelphia Flyers gives direction to his players on the ice during their game against the Atlanta Thrashers on March 21, 2010 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)
Scrappy Lappy
(from Debbie Elicksen's "Inside the Locker Room" blog - 3/23/10)
Anyone who has seen Ian Laperriere play knows he's not known for his prolific goal scoring. Although he has occasionally posted some decent numbers, especially when he played in Colorado.
If you don't cheer for his team, you respect him, even though you can see he can be one of the most annoying players to play against.
What endears him to hockey fans is his scrappiness. You can see his nose has been broken a few times - something like six or seven times. He gave up on surgery after two. He's had his teeth stolen and never a day goes by without a scar or scratch...
Flyers 0 - Senators 2
Ian Laperriere led the team with 5 blocked shots and 4 hits in his 16:34 of ice time as the Flyers were shut out by the Senators at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.
Ottawa Senator Chris Neil battles with Philadelphia Flyer Ian Laperriere during first period action at Scotiabank Place on Tuesday March 23, 2010. (ERROL MCGIHON/THE OTTAWA SUN)
Philadelphia Flyer Ian Laperriere hits Ottawa Senator Peter Regin during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Ottawa March 23, 2010. (REUTERS/Chris Wattie)
Philadelphia Flyer Ian Laperriere checks Ottawa Senator Peter Regin during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Tuesday March 23, 2010.
(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Fred Chartrand)
Ottawa Senators Peter Regin tries to control the puck with Philadelphia Flyers Ian Laperriere on top of him during first period action at Scotiabank Place on Tuesday March 23, 2010.
(ERROL MCGIHON/THE OTTAWA SUN)
Orange Line:
Ian Laperriere Welcomes the Circus to Philadelphia
(from CSNPhilly.com - 3/25/10)
Flyers 3 - Wild 4 (OT)
Ian Laperriere - 1 Assist
Happy Birthday Tristan Laperriere!
Ian Laperriere earned his 14th assist of the season on rookie defenseman Oskars Bartulis' first NHL goal at 3:39 of the first period of the game against the Wild on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at the Wachovia Center. Lappy was also credited with 4 hits in the overtime loss.
Greg Zanon #6 and Niklas Backstrom #32 of the Minnesota Wild set up to defend against the attack of Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers on March 25, 2010 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)
Flyers 1 - Penguins 4
Ian Laperriere logged 11:12 in ice time and was credited with one takeaway as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Philadelphia 4-1 on Saturday, March 27, 2010, in the final regular season game in the 49-year-old Mellon Arena between the longtime rivals.
Flyers 5 - Devils 1
Ian Laperriere - 1 Assist and Fight vs. David Clarkson
Along with his 15th assist and 24th fight of the season, Ian Laperriere added 3 hits, 3 blocked shots and 1 takeaway as the Flyers defeated the Devils on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the Wachovia Center.
Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers dives to block a shot from a member of the New Jersey Devils in front of goaltender Brian Boucher #33 on March 28, 2010 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers would go on to defeat the Devils 5-1.
(Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)
David Clarkson #23 of the New Jersey Devils takes down Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers in a first-period fight on March 28, 2010 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)
Officials try to break up a fight between New Jersey Devils' David Clarkson and Philadelphia Flyers' Ian Laperriere in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 28, 2010, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers defends against the attack of Ilya Kovalchuk #17 of the New Jersey Devils on March 28, 2010 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)
Flyers' Lukas Krajicek (right) celebrates his second period goal with Ian Laperriere and teammates. (Yong Kim, Daily News/Inquirer Staff Photographer)
Fight Clip from hockeyfights.com
It's All About Lappy
Excerpt from "Flyers Looking on the Light Side With Six Games Left"
(from the Philadelphia Daily News - 3/30/10)
It's been almost 6 years since Ian Laperriere last played for the Los Angeles Kings. But that hasn't stopped longtime Laperriere fan Karen Ellis from raising money for the Ronald McDonald House, which benefits families of children with cancer, with the help of the best fan club in the NHL. Ellis founded the fan club named "It's All About Lappy," and its Web site (www.itsallaboutlappy.com) has seemingly every picture, article and stat about Laperriere.
Ellis and her husband - who helped grow the club in Denver when Lappy played four seasons with the Avalanche - flew to Philly from LA this weekend to catch Sunday's win over the Devils.
They have raised more than $11,000 for the Ronald McDonald House by selling more than 700 T-shirts bearing the club's name to fans in 36 states, three provinces and eight countries around the world. The shirts haven't caught on with Flyers fans yet, but Kings fans wearing them flooded the Flyers' practice in LA back in November.
"It's a great charity, they do great work for kids," Laperriere said. "Karen and her family are great people and I'm really glad to work with them. If they can raise money for kids just by using my name, I'm all for it."
Guts and Glory
Excerpt from "Carcillo Suspended For Two Games"
(from the Bucks County Courier Times - 3/31/10)
To be willing to dive in front of one of Ilya Kovalchuk's Russian ballistic missiles, you have to be three things:
1. Competitive.
2. Courageous.
3. Crazy.
But that's what the Flyers' Ian Laperriere was Sunday night in the Flyers' 5-1 win over the Devils.
Just another day at the office for Laperriere, who makes blocking shots both a science and an artform...