Ian Laperriere News and Photos
March – April 2011
2011 History Will Be Made: 'Heroes' Ian Laperriere
(Courtesy of MrFlyerGuy)
«Arrêtez de parler du manque de respect entre les joueurs» - Laperrière
(from CKAC Sports - 3/22/11)
Avec la flambée des coups à la tête et alors que l'on souligne de plus en plus le manque de respect entre les joueurs de la LNH, le vétéran Ian Laperrière avait un autre son de cloche pour les auditeurs de CKAC Sports, mardi matin.
Invité à l'émission Parlons hockey, Laperrière a vivement répliqué à l'animateur Michel Langevin qui décriait le manque de respect entre les patineurs du circuit Bettman...
Read the rest here - includes link to translation
Ian Laperriere Recovery Update
Jeff Skversky of Action News on 6abc updates on the condition of the Flyers forward Ian Laperriere. (Courtesy of MrFlyerGuy)
Ian Laperriere on THN Radio Show
(With Adam Proteau and Jim 'Boomer' Gordon - 3/25/11)
In the final block of this week's show, Philadelphia Flyers winger Ian Laperriere calls in and offers his views on headshots, the NHL's new plan to address the issue, and the ways players who've suffered head injuries support one another.
Download or listen to the interview here
Laperriere Still Helping Flyers
(from phillyBurbs.com - 3/27/11)
It's a time like this when the Flyers feel the absence of Ian Laperriere the most.
For the better part of a month, Philadelphia has been playing what might be called uninspired hockey - competing just enough to hold onto its leads in the Eastern Conference and Atlantic Division standings...
Solutions to NHL's Concussion Epidemic
(from The Hockey News - 4/1/11)
There are few NHLers tougher than Ian Laperriere. In fact, The Hockey News named the Flyers right winger the league's toughest player last season. He blocked a slapshot with his face. Repeat: He blocked a slapshot with his face.
However, not even Laperriere is tough enough to survive a run-in with hockey's nastiest bastard. Sidelined since last spring with post-concussion symptoms, the 37-year-old, 16-year NHL veteran is among the growing number of head-injury victims in an unenviable spotlight as the issue of concussions sets down upon the NHL like a zombie plague, threatening to devour the league's talent base...
Congratulations Lappy!
(from the Official Website of the Philadelphia Flyers - 4/6/11)
Dedication, Sportsmanship and Perseverance.
One man on the Philadelphia Flyers greatly excels in each of these categories, without even stepping on the ice for the 2010-11 season.
Ian Laperriere is the Philadelphia chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association nominee for the NHL's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded each year to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey...
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Flyers' Laperriere Nominated for Masterton Trophy
(from CSNPhilly.com - 4/6/11)
Laperriere Nominated for Masterton Trophy
(from phillyBurbs.com - 4/7/11)
Benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California
Exposition Park - Los Angeles, CA
Our "It's All About Lappy" team at the starting line (Photo courtesy of Donna)
On Sunday, April 10, 2011, the It's All About Lappy team made our fourth annual appearance at the Walk For Kids, an event designed to raise funds and awareness for the services and programs provided by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California.
This year we were also walking in memory of one of our former teammates, my brother Chris, who passed away on December 31 at age 33.
Chris and me, at our Walk For Kids Bake Sale at the Hard Rock Cafe in 2008
With the help of our generous supporters, we were able to raise another $1355 for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Thanks for your contributions!
New Role for the Post-Season
According to Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly.com, Ian Laperriere will be working with the "Black Aces" - scratches - throughout playoffs, assisting the coaches. Lappy was doing sprints on the ice this morning (Tuesday 4/12) with Chris Pronger and Matt Walker, wearing a coach's warm-up suit and a tinted visor.
Q&A: Injured Flyers Forward Ian Laperriere
(from CBC Sports - 4/13/11)
Ian Laperriere of the Philadelphia Flyers is out of action as a result of a taking a slapshot to the face in the 2010 post-season. He returned after being out for 32 days, but he has not played a game this season.
Laperriere was interviewed by Teddy Katz of CBC Sports. This is an edited version of that conversation. You can listen to the full version here...
Flyers Alumni Ring NASDAQ Opening Bell
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
The Broad Street Bullies invaded Times Square on Wednesday morning. Philadelphia Flyers forward Ian Laperriere, and alumni Derian Hatcher, Joe Watson, Bob "Hound" Kelly, and Hall of Fame goaltender Bernie Parent rang the opening bell at NASDAQ in New York City.
(Photo courtesy of NASDAQ)
They also dropped a ceremonial puck to signify the opening of the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Flyers and Sabres kicked off their series Thursday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
(Photo courtesy of NASDAQ OMX on Facebook)
Video of their visit was broadcast live outside in Times Square, a mere 8 blocks from Madison Square Garden. (Photo courtesy of the Official Website of the Philadelphia Flyers)
(Photo from the "Frequent Flyers" blog on philly.com)
(Photo courtesy of the Official Website of the Philadelphia Flyers)
(Photo courtesy of the Official Website of the Philadelphia Flyers)
(Photo courtesy of the Official Website of the Philadelphia Flyers)
(Photo courtesy of NASDAQ OMX on Facebook)
(Photo courtesy of the Official Website of the Philadelphia Flyers)
(Photo courtesy of NASDAQ OMX on Facebook)
(Photo courtesy of NASDAQ OMX on Facebook)
(Photo courtesy of NASDAQ OMX on Facebook)
Flyers Alumni Ring NASDAQ Opening Bell: MyFoxPHILLY.com
Ian Laperriere Chats With NASDAQTV
(from Social Stream NASDAQTV - 4/13/11)
Flyers Alumni Take A Trip To NYC
(from myfoxphilly.com - 4/14/11)
Bright and early Wednesday morning, Philadelphia Flyer alums Ian Laperriere, Bob "Hound" Kelly, Joe Watson, Derian Hatcher and Bernie Parent loaded into a bus and drove up the turnpike to New York City.
These legendary Flyers took the trip up the turnpike to ring NASDAQ's opening bell and mark the beginning of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Take a look at this exclusive Flipcam video of their fun trip to NY - deep into heart of Rangers territory!
Flyers Alumni Take A Trip To NYC: MyFoxPHILLY.com
BlackBerry All-Access Pregame Show: Ian Laperriere
(from NHL.com - 4/13/11)
Billy Jaffe sits down with Philadelphia Flyer Ian Laperriere to discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Laperriere Knows He Has A Lot To Be Thankful For
(from NHL.com - 4/22/11)
There's a bit of irony in that the one-year anniversary of the worst day of Ian Laperriere's professional life falls on Good Friday.
One year ago today, Laperriere was doing the normal dirty work he excelled at during 17 NHL seasons when something horrifically abnormal happened. He dived to block a shot and the puck caught him in the face, causing a brain contusion, among other injuries, and speeding up the end of his hockey career.
A year after the gruesome injury, Laperriere doesn't display an ounce of bitterness over what happened...
Lappy's Interview on 610 WIP's Morning Show
Ian Laperriere joined Angelo Cataldi and the 610 WIP Morning team on Friday, April 22, 2011.
Click here to download his interview segment
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CONGRATULATIONS LAPPY!!
Lappy A Masterton Finalist
(from In The Room with Anthony SanFilippo - 4/26/11)
If there was ever a deserving candidate for the Masterton Award playing in Philadelphia, it has to be Ian Laperriere.
After all he went through in the past year after blocking a shot with his face against the Devils in last season's playoffs, Laperriere has still been an integral part of the Flyers' organization both as a spokesman for the team and as a mentor to young players.
When the Philadelphia Chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association discussed the possible candidates for this award, there was some concern that we couldn't come up with a deserving nominee from Philadelphia.
The problem was, we were thinking about players who were actually playing, and not the one that wasn't...
"Lappy" Talks Masterton Award; Fans of Philly
(from NHL.com - 4/26/11)
Philadelphia Flyers forward Ian Laperriere is reminded almost every day of the sacrifices he's made as a professional hockey player -- and he couldn't be happier.
As it turns out, the bond he created with those fans of Philadelphia in the short time he has been with the organization has left a lasting impression...
Ian Laperriere explains how Flyer fans remind him of taking pucks to the face
(Video courtesy of Mike Morreale)
Laperriere a Finalist
(from the Official Website of the Philadelphia Flyers - 4/26/11)
Goaltender Ray Emery of the Anaheim Ducks, forward Daymond Langkow of the Calgary Flames and forward Ian Laperriere of the Philadelphia Flyers are the three finalists for the 2010-11 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded "to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey," the National Hockey League announced today...
HNIC Radio: Ian Laperriere
Kelly Hrudey and Jeff Marek talked with Ian Laperriere on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 about his Masterton Trophy nomination and his struggle to come back from injury.
Click here to listen