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Ian Laperriere Press Box 2006 - 2007 Articles
Q & A: Ian Laperriere (HockeyFights.com)** August 15, 2006 - "...I feel lucky to play in the NHL, and I still feel the same way as I felt in my very first game with the Blues. I know I'm a lucky one, and I try to enjoy it as much as I can..."
Blake Back, But As A King (Denver Post) September 24, 2006 - "One year ago at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Ian Laperriere spent the majority of his game-day morning in the Los Angeles Kings' hallway, despite the fact he had changed his sweater to that of the Avalanche. It was understandable. Laperriere spent nine seasons with Los Angeles and became a fan favorite..."
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..."
Avalanche Are Counting On Right Winger (Pueblo Chieftain) October 8, 2006 - "Making the playoffs is going to be a true battle for the Colorado Avalanche. The squad is trying to regain its form after losing cap-casualities, defenseman Rob Blake, right winger Dan Hinote and left winger Alex Tanguay in the offseason. With the loss of that type of star power, the Avs are counting on veteran right winger Ian Laperriere to help lead the team..."
Laperriere Scores 100th Goal (Denver Post) October 30, 2006 - "As Ian Laperriere saw the puck in the net, with knowledge secure that he finally had scored his 100th career NHL goal, there was still the matter of his impending collision with the boards behind the net..."
Sitting Down With Ian Laperriere (SportingNews.com) November 3, 2006 - "Ian Laperriere's nose goes every which direction but straight. These days Laperriere is sticking that crooked snout into things for the Colorado Avalanche..."
Oilspills: Lack of Decorum (The Edmonton Journal) December 1, 2006 - "Ian Laperriere says Oilers coach Craig MacTavish called him a 'loser' as the teams lined up for a faceoff..."
Laperriere-Avery Fight Shows Continued Hate (Denver Post) December 10, 2006 - "It wasn't much of a shock when the Avalanche's Ian Laperriere and the Kings' Sean Avery dropped the gloves and started throwing punches after they lined up next to each other for a first-period faceoff Saturday night in the Staples Center..."
More Like A Snowflake (TheFourthPeriod.com) December 12, 2006 - "...When Avery got run from the match for not tying his jersey down, the fans that remembered Laperriere's character during the time he toiled in Los Angeles (the polar opposite of Avery's behavior), showed their appreciation and the player noted it..."
Keeping Up (Player) Appearances (West Fargo Pioneer) December 15, 2006 - "...A few hours later and a few miles away, Ian Laperriere skates over to a boy who's curled up on the ice, away from the other kids. The Avalanche right winger offers a few words of encouragement, then helps the youngster up and skates alongside him, grinning all the way..."
Laperriere's Goal: To Score More Of Them (Rocky Mountain News) December 21, 2006 - "Ian Laperriere wadded his practice jersey into a ball and eyed the target. 'Can I make that?' he asked no one in particular as he measured the distance to the laundry basket about 12 feet away. 'I don't make much these days...' "
Avs Ready To Get Back To Work (Rocky Mountain News) December 23, 2006 - "...Ian Laperriere, who lives in Lone Tree, spent time playing in the snow with his 4- and 2-year-old sons, Tristan and Zachary..."
Enforcer Role Becoming Endangered (Denver Post) January 14, 2007 - "When the Avalanche played Tampa Bay on Jan. 5 and Ian Laperriere got into a scrap, his wife, Magali, was in the Pepsi Center seats. Their sons, Zachary, 2, and Tristan, 4, were at home with a babysitter..."
No Change (Rocky Mountain News) January 19, 2007 - "Forward Ian Laperriere was carrying on a conversation and had a big smile on his face Thursday, despite the fact he hasn't collected a point in the Avalanche's past 17 games..."
Ask A Player - Ian Laperriere (ColoradoAvalanche.com) February 2, 2007 - Ian Laperriere answers 10 questions from his fans
Mixing It Up With Ian Laperriere (Calgary Herald)** February 18, 2007 - "Colorado's hard-nosed winger and assistant captain has nearly 1,500 penalty minutes in 834 career games with the Blues, Rangers, Kings and Avalanche..."
Tough Enough (The Colorado Springs Gazette) February 27, 2007 - "Before Colorado Avalanche games, Ian Laperriere follows a simple routine. He stretches near center ice. He goes through passing drills with his teammates. He takes several slap shots and a couple of wrist shots. By the time Laperriere retreats to the locker room, he has sized up the competition. He has read the names on opposing players' jerseys and identified the potential troublemakers..."
Parker Will be Back in 'Office' (Longmont Daily Times-Call) March 1, 2007 - "Ian Laperriere always smiles, but the grin on his face Wednesday was even bigger. The Colorado Avalanche enforcer, who has the scars and crooked nose to attest to his role, was glad to give up his fighting duties to Scott Parker..."
Dropping the Gloves (Greeley Tribune) March 5, 2007 - "Fighting isn't glamorous work, but it's a crucial element of hockey -- even in today's NHL. Occurring for several reasons -- sticking up for the stud or changing the momentum, for example, Colorado's Ian Laperriere knows someone has to patrol the ice. Through Saturday's games, Laperriere has taken a league-high 15 major penalties..."
Sakic, Laperriere Lead Playoff Run (Rocky Mountain News) March 21, 2007 - "One is a Hall-of-Fame shoe-in, the other simply wears shoes while visiting the Hall of Fame. One is a quiet leader whose actions speak volumes, while the other is an energetic leader willing to speak at any volume. One is a finesse player with a lethal scoring punch, the other scores points with his teammates by throwing an occasional punch..."
Injury Benches Laperriere (Denver Post) March 30, 2007 - "It took until the end of March, in his second season, for Ian Laperriere to miss his first game with the Avalanche..."
Laperriere Back (Rocky Mountain News) May 31, 2007 - "Popular forward Ian Laperriere will be back with the Avalanche next season, his agent said Wednesday..."
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