Ian Laperriere Quote Book
2010 - 2011
Quotes About Lappy
"Laperriere is the kind of player every fan can root for. He's never taken the easy way out, fighting and scrapping his way through 1,083 games. He'll throw his body in front of everything, one of the reasons his nose looks like a road map of the Don Valley Parkway."
Elliotte Friedman - September 28, 2010 - CBCSports.ca
"NHLers like Ian Laperriere almost never get a Ray Bourque-ian sendoff. But if heart won you Stanley Cups, he'd be Jean Beliveau."
Adam Proteau of The Hockey News via Twitter - October 6, 2010
"I think his actions on the ice speak for themselves. Most people didn't get to see what he brings to the locker room as well. He's probably one of the top people I've ever played with. He's one of the best. He came to the rink with a smile every day and worked his (behind) off every day at practice and every night in the games. That's all you can ask from a teammate."
Flyers forward Jeff Carter - October 7, 2010 - Courier-Post
"Last year I don't think I saw anybody better at his job than him. Fighting, blocking shots, great guy in the room. He was really good at what he did."
Flyers assistant coach Craig Berube - October 7, 2010 - Courier-Post
"He's a good role player, no doubt about that. The fact that he's slugged out for 13, 14, 15 years with the skill set he has basically reflects on his effort, determination and drive."
Flyers GM Paul Holmgren - October 12, 2010 - New York Times
"The tear-jerker moment of the night may not have been the ceremony for Norstrom. It was probably seeing Laperriere skate onto the ice wearing a Kings jersey. He should have never been allowed to leave. Should have retired a King."
On Laperriere's return to LA for Mattias Norstrom Night - November 1, 2010 - MayorsManor.com
"Lappy was like a big brother when I came to LA. I lived at his house and he took me under his wing my first year. I learned a lot and I've tried to carry that forward with other guys when I've had the opportunity. Luc has been the same. He's a guy who I watched growing up and he's just been a role model for me. Those two guys have had a big impact on my career and now I'm happy to call those two guys friends. It doesn't happen that much in this business, so it's great to have those two guys as friends."
Former Kings' teammate Eric Belanger - December 29, 2010 - MayorsManor.com
"Ian Laperriere was one of the funniest I've heard - on and off the ice."
Retired NHL player Alyn McCauley in "Getting To Know Alyn McCauley" - March 27, 2011 - TheHockeyNews.com
"Certainly, when times are tough, you want those type of people in your lineup. He's a positive guy, he's infectious, and he can help turn the tide in a game, or if you're low in energy, he can help swing that."
Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette, on missing Laperriere's leadership - April 6, 2011 - The Bellingham Herald
"You're talking about one of the finest people you can meet. He's a terrific teammate, terrific friend to a lot of players and somebody you really enjoyed coaching and working with. Having him around still is a positive for our organization. I'm happy for the nomination, well deserved."
Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette, on Laperriere's Masterton nomination - April 26, 2011 - NHL.com
"Ian Laperriere is a warrior. Plays the game harder than anyone I've ever played against. Congrats on a well deserved Masterton Trophy."
NHL Forward Scottie Upshall via Twitter - June 22, 2011
"Lappy truly is a special individual. He represents everything that the Flyers are, and I am very proud of him."
Flyers chairman Ed Snider on Laperriere's Masterton win - June 22, 2011 - Philadelphia Daily News