Ian Laperriere News and Photos
December 2007
Injury Update
(from the Official Website of the Colorado Avalanche, 12/4/07)
In other news, both Marek Svatos (groin) and Ian Laperriere (knee) could possibly return to Colorado's lineup on Wednesday. Quenneville also stated that defenseman Jordan Leopold has been progressing well and has been cleared for contact.
Injury Update
(from the Denver Post, 12/4/07)
...There was good news elsewhere, though, because wingers Marek Svatos and Ian Laperriere, who have been out with a groin injury and a sprained knee, respectively, went to Columbus and probably will play.
"I feel better every day, push it a little harder," Laperriere, who suffered the knee injury November 11, said after practice. "We'll see how it is when I wake up in the morning. That's my big test, how it is when I wake up. But it'll be sooner rather than later, that's for sure."
Injury Update
(from the Rocky Mountain News, 12/4/07)
Joe Sakic will miss his third consecutive game Wednesday because of a groin injury, but the Avalanche could receive good news on its lengthy injury report with the possible return of wing Ian Laperriere.
Laperriere practiced on Tuesday before the club flew to Columbus and reported no setbacks from the sprained right knee he suffered on November 11.
"I'm close. I'm feeling better every day and that's the goal," Laperriere said. "We'll see how I feel (Wednesday) and we'll go from there. (Tuesday) was full-speed, but there is nothing like a game. My biggest test will be a game. If I feel 100 percent, I'll be out there."
Avalanche Activates Laperriere from IR
(from the Official Website of the Colorado Avalanche, 12/5/07)
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that it has activated forward Ian Laperriere from the injured reserve list. He will be available to play in tonight's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
Laperriere has missed the past nine games due to a knee injury he suffered on November 11 vs. Minnesota. The 33-year-old forward has recorded six points (2g/4a) and 31 penalty minutes in 17 games for the Avalanche this season. In 874 career NHL games, Laperriere has registered 284 points (109g/175a) and 1,522 penalty minutes.
Avalanche 4 - Blue Jackets 5
Ian Laperriere returned to the line-up on December 5, 2007 after missing nine games with a knee injury. He was credited with 1 shot on goal, 2 takeaways, and 1 blocked shot.
"The Rocket" Released on DVD in the US
Tuesday, December 11
Ian Laperriere plays Bernard "Boum Boum" Geoffrion
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Avalanche 2 - Predators 1
Ian Laperriere - Game Winning Goal
Video of the Goal from nhl.com
Laperriere scored his third goal of the year from the front edge of the crease at 16:45 of the third period.
"I just stayed in from of the net and Jaroslav Hlinka gave it to me there," Laperriere said. "I just chipped it in. It was a heck of a play."
--Associated Press
Ian Laperriere scores the game-winning goal in the Avalanche's 2-1 victory over Nashville.
(Mark Humphrey, The Associated Press)
After missing 12-of-13 games due to a knee injury, Laperriere returned and scored the game-winning goal at 16:45 of the third period in a 2-1 victory over the Predators. (ColoradoAvalanche.com)
Colorado Avalanche right wing Ian Laperriere celebrates with defenseman Jeff Finger and left wing Jaroslav Hlinka after Laperriere scored a goal against the Nashville Predators in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, December 13, 2007. The goal was the second of the game for the Avalanche and they held on to win 2-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Colorado Avalanche right wing Ian Laperriere congratulates goalie Peter Budaj after they defeated the Nashville Predators 2-1 in an NHL hockey game in Nashville, December 13, 2007.
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Avs Take Victory Lap On Road
(from the Rocky Mountain News, 12/14/07)
...The return of Laperriere, who missed 12 of the previous 13 games with a right knee injury, seemed to energize the Avalanche even before he scored what proved to be the decisive goal with 3:15 remaining...
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Avalanche 3 - Predators 1
Ian Laperriere - Fight vs. Vernon Fiddler
Fight Clip from hockeyfights.com
Avalanche 4 - Kings 2
Jack Johnson of the Los Angeles Kings carries the puck through the neutral zone against Ian Laperriere of the Colorado Avalanche in the third period of their NHL game at the Staples Center December 17, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. The Avalanche defeated the Kings 4-2.
(Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
Avalanche 1 - Ducks 2 (OT)
Ian Laperriere - 1 Assist
Ian Laperriere earned his 5th assist of the season when Cody McCormick converted his pass from behind the net at 8:33 of the second period, beating the Ducks' goalie to the stick side.
Intermission Interview with Bill MacDonald – FSN Prime Ticket – December 19, 2007
Our Photos From The Avs' Visit to Southern California
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Morning Skate - 12/18/07 |
Avs vs. Ducks - 12/19/07 |
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Avalanche 4 - Rangers 3 (OT)
Ian Laperriere - Fight vs. Ryan Hollweg
New York Rangers left winger Ryan Hollweg dodges a punch thrown by Colorado Avalanche right winger Ian Laperriere as the two fight in the second period of the Avalanche's 4-3 overtime victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Friday, December 21, 2007. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Fight Clip from hockeyfights.com
Avalanche Holiday Memories
ColoradoAvalanche.com recently caught up with a few members of the Avalanche to find out what the holidays mean to them. The athletes reminisced about their favorite childhood Christmas memories, the best present they've ever received and their holiday traditions.
Family Traditions
Ian Laperriere: My kids wake up early already. They're up at 5:30, so I don't think they can wake up earlier than that to open presents. But we have friends and family coming for Christmas. It's going to be a packed house and the kids are going to be excited.
Good Eats
Laperriere: Lots of sweets. My wife bakes great desserts. A lot of eating, a little bit more than usual. Back home we have sugar pie, something you don't have in the States. My wife makes a great sugar pie with brown sugar and syrup. It's very sweet, but it's only for Christmas time.
Favorite Christmas Movie
Laperriere: How the Grinch Stole Christmas, I guess. My kids are into it right now. I really didn't have a favorite one, but now that my kids are watching that, I like to watch with them.
Avalanche 3 - Canucks 1
Ian Laperriere - 1 Assist
Ian Laperriere earned his sixth assist of the season on Cody McCormick's third period goal on December 23, 2007.
Avalanche forward Ian Laperriere celebrates Cody McCormick's winning goal as Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo and defenseman Aaron Miller react in the third period.
(Photo by David Zalubowski/Associated Press)
Avalanche 2 - Red Wings 4
One of our photos from the game
Visit to Ronald McDonald House
Avalanche 1 - Kings 3
Ian Laperriere of the Colorado Avalanche skates against the Los Angeles Kings at the Pepsi Center December 29, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. The Kings defeated the Avalanche 3-1.
(Photo by Michael Martin/Getty Images)
Our Trip to Colorado
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Avs vs. Kings - 12/29/07 |
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Avalanche 3 - Coyotes 4 (SO)
Ian Laperriere - 2 Assists
Ian Laperriere earned his 7th and 8th assists of the year on goals by Brett Clark and Cody McLeod on December 31, 2007.
Laperriere had a pair of assists on Colorado's last two goals of the game, helping the Avs rally back from a 3-1 deficit against the Coyotes to send the game to an extra session. (ColoradoAvalanche.com)