Ian Laperriere News and Photos
Pre-Season 2006
Congratulations!
Ian Laperriere has been named to Pierre McGuire's 2005-2006 "All-Monster" Team:
Just what is a 'Monster?'
For a few years now, that's what NHL on TSN analyst Pierre McGuire calls a player he sees performing well on the ice.
But it just can't any NHL player. It has to be a guy who 'brings it' night in and night out. A player who is consistent, hard-working and elevates not only his own play, but the play of those around him.
Filling In The Void
(from the Rocky Mountain News, 9/15/06)
After scoring a career-high 21 goals last season, forward Ian Laperriere is not promising a repeat of his big offensive season. He does acknowledge he is one of several players who needs to produce to help make up for the losses of Tanguay and Blake. "With everybody pushing and doing a little bit more offensively, I think we'll be able to cover the void."
Training Camp Time
(Training camp photo courtesy of csmith10du)
(Training camp photo courtesy of 1337 AV42)
Pre-Season: Avalanche 4 - Stars 1
Ian Laperriere #14 of the Colorado Avalanche takes a shot against the Dallas Stars in the third period during their pre-season game on September 19, 2006 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Avs won 4-1. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Frozen Fury 9
Kings 3 - Avalanche 2
MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
(from LAKings.com)
Morning Skate in Vegas 9/23/06
More of our pictures from the game and morning skate:
Lappy
Other Avs
Laperriere's Enthusiasm Skyrocketing
(from the Rocky Mountain News, 9/27/06)
Ian Laperriere spent nine NHL seasons within a few slap shots of Disneyland, but there is no happier place on Earth for him than a hockey rink.
"I always have fun playing, even if it's just a preseason game," said the Avalanche forward, who always seems to be in a good mood...
Pre-Season: Avalanche 5 - Stars 3
Right wing Ian Laperriere of the Colorado Avalanche moves the puck against Brenden Morrow of the Dallas Stars during a preseason game at the American Airlines Center on September 27, 2006 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Colorado Avalanche's Ian Laperriere scores the go-ahead goal against Dallas Stars goalie Mike Smith in the third period of a preseason NHL hockey game Wednesday, September 27, 2006, in Dallas. Colorado won 5-3. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Congratulations...
Ian ended the pre-season tied for first in pre-season points for the Avalanche (along with Andrew Brunette and Brett Clark), with 1 goal and 4 assists!!