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Laperriere's Enthusiasm Skyrocketing (Rocky Mountain News)

September 27, 2006 - 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..."

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DENVER - SEPTEMBER 19: Ian Laperriere #14 of the Colorado Avalanche takes a shot against the Dallas Stars in the third period during their preseaseon game on September 19, 2006 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Avs won 4-1. 

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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."

--Rocky Mountain News, September 15, 2006

Congratulations!

Ian Laperriere has been named to Pierre McGuire's 2005-2006 "All-Monster" Team, which honors NHL players who are consistent, hard-working and who elevate not only their own play, but the play of those around them.

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