Ian Laperriere Quote Book
2009 - 2010 Quotes
"Winning is everything. I've played many years and a lot of games, but I don't have any bling bling to show. That's the goal."
July 15, 2009 - Philadelphia Daily News
"You get a lot of P's with Ian Laperriere: Penalty-killer. Pest. Physical force. Perfect teammate."
Wayne Fish - July 16, 2009 - Bucks County Courier Times
2008 - 2009 Quotes
"We need to be ugly, just like my face."
On the Avalanche's style of play - January 9, 2009 - Rocky Mountain News
"He is Braveheart on skates, the guy who will throw his body in front of a screaming slap shot with no second thought or fight the guy who just hit a teammate a little too hard for his liking."
Adrian Dater - Denver Post - February 25, 2009
2007 - 2008 Quotes
"...I was looking up at his calf."
When asked what the view was like when looking up at 6' 7" Derek Boogaard's face - April 16, 2008 - Denver Post
"Laperriere is made of the 100 percent true grit that holds any winning team together."
Mark Kiszla - Denver Post - January 31, 2008
2006 - 2007 Quotes
"I love the game. I love to play. I am like a kid everyday. The day I am going to take it (hockey) as work is the day I am going to have to retire."
October 8, 2006 - The Pueblo Chieftain
"Gotta love Ian Laperriere...the way he plays with so much joy..."
CBC Sports' Drew Remenda - November 25, 2006
2005 - 2006 Quotes
"I had a little too much butter on my toast."
After celebrating a little more than usual after scoring the game winning goal against the Canucks - October 27, 2005 - Rocky Mountain News
"Ian Laperriere's enthusiasm for the game is infectious..."
Terry Frei - November 14, 2005 - Denver Post
2003 - 2004 and Earlier Quotes
"I don't really set goals, I just try to play physical and make things happen... If I'm going to be successful at what I do, I have to make a difference in some way."
NHLPA Feature Story - July 7, 2004
"He's not the biggest guy on the ice, but he plays with the biggest heart out there."
Larry Robinson, Former LA Kings Head Coach - Game Night Magazine - 1997-98 Season