Ian Laperriere News and Photos
October 2006
Avalanche 2 - Stars 3 (OT)
Ian Laperriere - Fight vs. Matthew Barnaby
Dallas Stars right wing Matthew Barnaby and Colorado Avalanche right wing Ian Laperriere grapple during the second period of a hockey game in Denver, Wednesday, October 4, 2006.
(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Fight Clip from hockeyfights.com
Lappy Describes His New (Old) Teammate
(from the Rocky Mountain News, 10/5/06)
Asked to describe new teammate George Parros, Avalanche forward Ian Laperriere went conservative.
"Small, 5-foot-2, 145 pounds," Laperriere deadpanned. "Afraid."
While playing for the Los Angeles Kings, Laperriere made a point of befriending the 6-5, 232-pound Parros, who was claimed off waivers Tuesday from Los Angeles.
"He's huge," Laperriere said. "A big boy. He's going to bring respect out there.
"When guys want to start running around after our smaller players, they'll have to think twice."
Avalanche 2 - Wild 3 (OT)
Ian Laperriere - 1 Assist
Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu battles Colorado Avalanche center Tyler Arnason and right wing Ian Laperriere for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minnesota, Thursday, October 5, 2006. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Ian Laperriere of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates teammate Brad Richardson's game tying (2-2) goal during the third period at Xcel Energy Center on October 5, 2006 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Ron LeBlanc/Getty Images)
Ian Laperriere #14 of the Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Koivu of the Minnesota Wild prepare to take a face off during the second period at Xcel Energy Center on October 5, 2006 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Wild won 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Ron LeBlanc/Getty Images)
Avalanche 3 - Canucks 2
Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo stops a shot by Colorado Avalanche right winger Ian Laperriere in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver, Sunday, October 8, 2006.
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Almost A Milestone
(from the Rocky Mountain News, 10/9/06)
Ian Laperriere already was celebrating what appeared to be a milestone goal, but Avalanche coach Joel Quenneville, who heard the unexpected and premature whistle, knew the celebration Sunday would be short-lived.
A delayed penalty in the waning seconds of the second period had been called against Vancouver center Jan Bulis as the Avalanche was on the attack, with Andrew Brunette feeding Laperriere. The puck appeared to touch a Vancouver defenseman but never was controlled before Laperriere slipped a shot past the Canucks' Roberto Luongo.
Nevertheless, the penalty erased the goal, which would have been the 100th of Laperriere's career.
"They said they thought (Vancouver) had control of the puck," Laperriere said. "It would have been an awful call if we lost the game, but we won the game. That's all that matters."
Avalanche 3 - Oilers 4
(from ColoradoAvalanche.com)
Avalanche 3 - Blackhawks 5
Ian Laperriere - 1 Assist
Ian Laperriere #14 of the Colorado Avalanche warms up before a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on October 16, 2006 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. Laperriere is one goal shy of his 100th career goal. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Ian Laperriere of the Colorado Avalanche pressures Duncan Keith of the Chicago Blackhawks in the first period on October 16, 2006 at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
(Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
(from ColoradoAvalanche.com)
Avalanche 4 - Maple Leafs 1
Ian Laperriere - 2 Assists
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Andrew Raycroft makes a save against Colorado Avalanche's Ian Laperriere during first period NHL action in Toronto on Wednesday, October 18, 2006.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Aaron Harris)
Colorado's Ian Laperriere celebrates with Brett McLean after McLean scored in the first period to tie the score at 1-1 against Toronto. The Avalanche beat the Maple Leafs 4-1 on Wednesday night as John-Michael Liles scored two goals for Colorado in the win.
(Getty Images, Dave Sanford)
Avalanche 2 - Senators 1
Ian Laperriere - 1 Assist
Colorado Avalanche Brad Richardson celebrates his shorthanded goal with teammate Ian Laperriere during second period NHL hockey action against the Ottawa Senators in Ottawa, Thursday October 19, 2006. (AP Photo/Fred Chartrand)
Colorado Avalanche players Andrew Brunette, Ian Laperriere, captain Joe Sakic, and Ken Klee celebrate Sakic's goal while Ottawa Senators goaltender Martin Gerber and defenceman Andrej Meszaros react during NHL second period hockey action in Ottawa, Thursday October 19, 2006. (AP Photo/Fred Chartrand)
Colorado Avalanche center Brett McLean holds off Ottawa Senator Mike Fisher (in red) as Avalanche winger Ian Laperriere gains control of the puck during NHL first period hockey between Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche in Ottawa, October 19, 2006.
(AP Photo/Fred Chartrand, CP)
Avalanche 5 - Canadiens 8
Ian Laperriere of the Colorado Avalanche is stopped by David Aebischer of the Montreal Canadiens with teammate Sheldon Souray trying to control the rebound during the game at the Bell Centre October 21, 2006 in Montreal, Quebec. The Canadiens won 8-5.
(Photo by Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images)
Avalanche 6 - Kings 1
(from ColoradoAvalanche.com)
Blurry, but still a funny moment. (Photo by Tim)
Our signs for the Kings game (Photos by Tim and Bugg)
Ian Laperriere Discusses The Avs' Recent Roadtrip
(from Avalanche Alert, 10/25/06)
Avalanche 3 - Capitals 5
Alexander Ovechkin and Ian Laperriere during the game at Pepsi Center, October 25, 2006.
(One of our photos from the game)
More photos from our trip to Colorado:
Avs vs. Kings
Avs Practice
Avs vs. Capitals
Avalanche 4 - Wild 1
CONGRATULATIONS LAPPY!!!
Ian Laperriere - 100th Career Goal and 3rd Star of the Game
"I just kept trying, what else can you do?" said Laperriere, who scored on his fifth shot of the game and 26th of the season. "I'm just happy it's over."
--Rocky Mountain News, October 30, 2006
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Karlis Skrastins celebrates with right winger Ian Laperriere and defenseman Brett Clark after Laperriere scored the 100th goal of his NHL career in the third period of the Avalanche's 4-1 victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Sunday, October 29, 2006. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
(from ColoradoAvalanche.com)
Colorado Avalanche right winger Ian Laperriere takes a shot that is stopped by Minnesota Wild goalie Manny Fernandez in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Sunday, October 29, 2006. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
(from ColoradoAvalanche.com)