Lance Hornby (@sunhornby) May 9, 2013 The play was reminiscent of the 2010 playoffs when Philadelphia forward Ian Laperriere went down to block a shot and it hit him in the face. That incident ultimately ended Laperriere’s career, although
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Ian Laperriere was dazed, his blood squirting all over the ice. On all fours ..... It's easy for Sidney Crosby to take three years off. Ian Laperriere can't take any time off.'' He did have time off during the
Education — and perhaps, the impact of career-shortening injuries to players like Pronger, Bryan Berard and Ian Laperriere — has sunk in to stubborn players in a macho league. The NHLPA reported approximately 73 percent of players are
over the Edmonton Oilers. Buss also helped bring the NHL All-Star game to the Forum in February 1981. ... C Ian Laperriere , whose 15-year NHL career included nine seasons for Los Angeles and four with Colorado, was honored by the Kings
Philadelphia Flyers forward Ian Laperriere has retired from the NHL, more than two years after playing his last game. Laperriere sat out the past two seasons because of
attitude and right chemistry together,'' Murray said, ''and let them go play the game.'' The Flyers also named Ian Laperriere the director of player development. Laperriere, 38, recently announced his retirement following a career that featured
Philadelphia Flyers forward Ian Laperriere won the NHL's Masterton Trophy for his perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey following a likely career-ending
more of a coincidence than anything, Talbot operates a small corner of the locker room where a fellow francophone, Ian Laperriere , used to hold court on a daily basis. Some say Talbot is a younger version of Laperriere. Aside from their self-made
refused to wear a protective plastic visor. Some cite discomfort. For most players, like sidelined Flyers forward Ian Laperriere , they simply haven't abandoned their outdated attitudes that wearing a shield means a player isn't tough. Facemasks
losing the team's top stars in Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin for more than half the season. Philadelphia Flyers' Ian Laperriere holds the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Laperriere