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-- Updated September 2, 2010 --
Building a Balanced Athlete
Ian Laperriere to attend Virtua's free sports safety expo on September 15
What are the components of a strong, smart and healthy student athlete? Join sports medicine experts from Virtua, the Flyers and Lenape High School, along with guest Ian Laperriere, as they discuss performance training, injury prevention, sports nutrition and effective sideline parenting.
When: Wednesday, September 15
Time: 6:30 pm: Sports Safety Expo
7 pm: Program with Sports Medicine Panel and Flyers Forward, Ian Laperriere
Place: Lenape Regional Performing Arts Center, 130 Tomlinson Mill Rd, Marlton, NJ
This free event is presented by Virtua, the official orthopaedic provider of the Philadelphia Flyers.
Registration is required. Call 1-888-Virtua-3 to register.
FitSmart Scores a Big Goal
(from The Gloucester County Times - 8/30/10)
Eight weeks of learning about nutrition, better eating habits and exercise routines culminated this week for a group of kids when Philadelphia Flyers right-winger Ian Laperriere joined them for their final workout.
As the five kids gathered around in a semi-circle of chairs in a conference room at Virtua's Health and Wellness Center, they sat in awe as the Montreal native Laperriere told them about his fitness routine and favorite foods...
Photos from Rinkrat's Vault
(from Michael Zampelli of LetsGoKings.com)
More of Rinkrat's photos from the Greast Western Forum in Inglewood, CA here
Exercise With Lappy
(from Flyers Charities on Facebook - 8/20/10)
Flyers Wives Carnival auction winners Thomas and Dallas Derr sweated through a workout session with Flyers forward Ian Laperriere.
The Derr's followed Laperriere through an intense workout regimen at Versa Fit Studios in Voorhees, NJ.
Flyers fans can bid on great auction items like this one at the Flyers Wives Fight for Lives Carnival, which will be held Sunday, February 27, 2011.
Visit www.FlyersCarnival.com for up-to-date information.
Check out the whole photo gallery here
Lappy & Co. Take in Gettysburg
(from the Official Website of the Philadelphia Flyers - 8/16/10)
Ian Laperriere stood at the top of Little Round Top and wondered what the Civil War battle must've looked like over 145 years ago.
"It was great to walk on the same ground that the soldiers did a long time ago," said Laperriere. "But it was special to share that with my oldest [son]. It was just special to be there..."
More Photos From Gettysburg
(from the Official Website of the Philadelphia Flyers - 8/16/10)
Check out the whole photo gallery here
Fieldtrip to Gettysburg
Ian Laperriere, Johan Backlund and Flyers trainer Jim McCrossin took a field trip to the Gettysburg battlefield Saturday, August 15, 2010. (Photo courtesy of @NHLFlyers via Twitter)
Checking out the cannons (Photo courtesy of @NHLFlyers via Twitter)
Lappy's Interview on Vancouver's TEAM 1040
Ian Laperriere called in to the B-Mac and Rintoul Morning Show on Thursday, August 5, 2010.
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Flyers' Laperriere Ready For New Season
(from NHL.com - 8/5/10)
A trip to the Stanley Cup Final has left Ian Laperriere hungrier than ever to win a title. Taking a puck to the face during last spring's playoffs has left him vowing to wear a half-shield for the rest of his NHL career -- but not to quit the fighting aspect of his game.
"I will always play with a half-shield now," Laperriere told the Philadelphia Flyers' website this week. "The difference is when I fight now I will take off my helmet. I am going to have to fight. The shield won't make a difference..."
Catching Up With Lappy
July 30, 2010
Last week Ian Laperriere was nice enough to answer some questions for "It's All About Lappy" and fill us in on how his summer is going. We are very grateful for his time.
What would you consider to be the highlight of your first year as a Philadelphia Flyer?
"Well the favorite highlight is the run to the Finals."
What have you been doing for fun this summer?
"Been traveling...Maui for 2 weeks, Montreal, Lake George, Washington DC, Ocean City, NJ...lots of travel with the boys."
What is your training routine like at this point of the off-season?
"Training 6 days a week, swimming, weights, dry land."
Do you still find time to train while you travel?
"Yep we plan our hotel around gyms that have the equipment that we need."
What are you most looking forward to for the upcoming season?
"To a great start and another run at the Cup."
Is there anything else you would like to say to the Flyers fans?
"Thanks for your great support for the team and especially through my injury. It amazes me how much support I have from everywhere."
Trial on the Isle
Stone Harbor, NJ - 7/8/10
Flyers right winger Ian Laperriere signs an autograph for Jack Bruder of Williamstown. Laperriere is a Flyers regular who was attending the camp. The annual conditioning day is part of mini-camp for Philadelphia Flyers rookie prospects. (Photo courtesy of The Press of Atlantic City)
(Photo courtesy of @NHLFlyers via Twitter)
No Guts, No Glory Award for 2010 Playoffs
Ian Laperriere didn't win the Stanley Cup, instead he earned praise and respect for how he plays the game. (Courtesy of TSN.ca)
Watch the video here
Laperriere: Weird Goals Happen
(from NBC Philadelphia - 6/14/10)
Ian Laperriere talks with NBC 10's John Clark about the Flyers amazing playoff run, trying not to die on the ice and working out harder than ever for a win.
Watch the video here
Flyers End of Year Team Dinner
The Flyers gather for a team dinner one final time before they break for the summer on June 12, 2010.
Photos courtesy of the Official Website of the Philadelphia Flyers
End of the Season
Philadelphia Flyers' Brian Boucher signs a jersey for teammate Ian Laperriere at the team's practice facility, Friday, June 11, 2010, in Voorhees, N.J. The Flyers lost to the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL Stanley Cup hockey finals. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Favorite Flyers Moments
(from the Philadelphia Daily News - 6/11/10)
Personally, my favorite memory came in Game 3 against the Bruins in a contest the Flyers actually lost.
Ian Laperriere, his face still disfigured from blocking that shot less than 2 weeks before, was shown on the Wachovia Center scoreboard and he received an ovation for the ages. The overwhelming reception nearly brought Laperriere to tears, and the well-traveled grinder would later say that he was caught off guard because he had only been a Flyer for "7 months and I didn't think they'd know who I was." Actually, Ian, they'll never forget you.
--Ed Barkowitz
Excerpt from "Top 10 Things That Made 2010 NHL Playoffs Great"
(from NHL Fanhouse - 6/10/10)
The 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs were two months of stunning upsets, unexpected goaltending performances, constant surprises and shocking moments. Adam Gretz counts down his top 10 moments of this year's postseason...
9. Ian Laperriere Returns From 'Brain Injury'
And you thought Belanger and Keith were tougher than nails? Philadelphia's Ian Laperriere blocked a shot with his head during the Flyers' opening round series against New Jersey and suffered what was later described as "a brain injury." And he still managed to return to the lineup to help the Flyers on their way to the Stanley Cup Finals. Insane? Perhaps. But still tough.