Ian Laperriere Press Box
2003 - 2004
Add Laperriere To Injured List (LA Daily News)
November 29, 2003 - "In the wake of Thursday's painful 6-4 loss in Phoenix, the Kings discovered Friday that winger Ian Laperriere has a concussion and placed him on injured reserve..."
Laperriere Worries Friends (LA Daily News)
December 20, 2003 - "Ian Laperriere spent the one-month anniversary of his concussion at the hospital. Friday, Laperriere joined teammates for the club's annual Christmas visit to the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. He's at least a couple weeks away from returning and friends are concerned his condition might be more serious than first thought..."
Laperriere Will Practice (LA Daily News)
December 29, 2003 - "Ten days ago, Kings forward Ian Laperriere couldn't even mingle in a crowd of people without feeling dizzy, and his career seemed in question. But remarkably, Laperriere's concussion symptoms have vanished, and he has been cleared to practice today..."
Skating With Kings (LA Daily News)
February 21, 2004 - Charity Gives Boy Rink Time With Team - "We had been playing for a while and I asked him if he wanted to go back to the locker room," said Kings forward Ian Laperriere, who developed a bond with Cameron. "He says, 'Nah, I want to stay on the ice.' He's really good. He even twists his stick like we do..."
Kings Pound On Jackets In Victory (LA Daily News)
February 22, 2004 - "...Linemates Ian Laperriere and Avery aren't usually scoring threats - they've combined for 13 goals - but they were Saturday. Laperriere scored twice for the second time this season and the Kings, who had a three-goal lead, hung on for a 4-3 victory over the Blue Jackets in front of a sellout crowd of 18,118 at Staples Center..."
Kings Wear Out Jackets (Orange County Register)
February 22, 2004 - "Ian Laperriere showed the Kings how to do it. Laperriere scored two goals and assisted on another to lead the Kings to a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in front of 18,118 Saturday night at Staples Center..."
Becoming Part of the Ian Crowd (LA Daily News)
February 23, 2004 - "There was a time when the only numbers they counted for Ian Laperriere were the stitches on his nose. His lunch-pail career will never hang in a museum, but his two goals Monday night might rank as some of the biggest in the Kings' push toward the playoffs..."
Laperriere Scores; Predators Don't (Orange County Register)
February 24, 2004 - "Ian Laperriere is ready for the playoffs. He's also doing his best to make sure the Kings get there. Laperriere scored two goals, picked up his 200th career point and led the Kings to a 3-0 victory over the Nashville Predators in front of 17,612 Monday night at Staples Center..."
Laperriere Stays Hot With Two More Goals (Daily Breeze)
February 24, 2004 - "There was a time when Ian Laperriere's success could be measured by the number of stitches on his face. Laperriere has carved out a niche in the NHL by using his body to check opponents, his pesky character to provoke foes and his wits to defend the top players on other teams..."
His Toughest Opponent (LA Times)
February 28, 2004 - "lan Laperriere has been called everything. Agitator. Pest. Mouthy irritant. But Wednesday afternoon, in a dimly lighted hallway in the quiet pregame underbelly of Dallas' American Airlines Center, he was something else. Human."
Kings Suffer Quick, Painful End (LA Daily News)
April 4, 2004 - "Ian Laperriere's wife is expecting a baby today. For the rest of the Kings, there is no good news. The long season is over and an even longer summer begins..."
Laperriere Gets King's Ransom In Colorado (LA Daily News)
July 2, 2004 - "Ian Laperriere, the gritty right winger who scrapped and fought his way into the hearts of every Kings fan, agreed to terms Friday with the Colorado Avalanche on a deal that could pay him $5.4 million over four guaranteed seasons..."
Laperriere Takes Avalanche's Offer (LA Times)
July 3, 2004 - "Forward Ian Laperriere, a checking-line fixture for the Kings since 1996, signed a three-year, $4.2 million contract Friday with the Colorado Avalanche, declining bigger offers from other teams to play for the perennial Stanley Cup contender..."
Whatever It Takes (NHLPA Feature Article)
July 7, 2004 - "When it comes to challenges, regardless of how tough they are, Ian Laperriere is always willing to answer the bell..."
A Colorado Jersey Fit for a Former King (TheFourthPeriod.com)
August 17, 2004 - "Ian Laperriere, the former Los Angeles Kings' tough right-winger, was approached by several clubs and offered a higher salary before agreeing to a $1.3 million contract with the Colorado Avalanche..."
Bettman 'Making Players Look Bad' (Winnipeg Sun)
November 8, 2004 - "Ian Laperriere says NHL commissioner Gary Bettman should quit trying to win in the court of public opinion and make an effort to save the season..."