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Old 06-07-2012, 04:39 PM
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Ian Laperriere Officially Retires
Ian Laperriere was signed by the Flyers as a free agent in the summer of 2009 and in just one season, the man everyone calls "Lappy" quickly made an impression on his teammates, management that signed him and of course the fans of Philadelphia.

Laperriere was the recipient of several awards that were a true testament to the warrior he was on the ice as well as the heart and dignity he brought to the team.

For the 2009-10 season he was the recipient of the Yanick Dupre Class Guy Memorial Award which is presented annually to the Flyer who best illustrates character, dignity and respect for the sport both on and off the ice, as well as the Gene Hart Memorial Award, given to the player who demonstrated the most “Heart” during the season voted by the Philadelphia Flyers fan club.

Although not in the lineup for the entire 82-game regular season, the following year Laperriere was honored by the National Hockey League with the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. This award is given to the player who “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey,” a fiiting description of Ian Laperriere’s character.

During the Flyers 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs run to the Final, Laperriere sustained a severe head injury after blocking a Paul Martin slapshot with his face in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series vs. New Jersey. He suffered a concussion and fractured orbital bone, but returned a little more than a month later to appear in the Eastern Conference Final vs. Montreal and Stanley Cup Final vs. Chicago.

After attempting to return to training camp the summer following summer, he was unable to overcome his concussion-related symptoms and spent the duration of his contract long-term injury reserve, but still came of great service to the Flyers organization by helping with draft picks and prospects ever since.

Laperriere's hockey career spanned parts of 19 seasons playing for five teams, including the Flyers, St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche. He's played in 1,083 career games and produced 121 goals, 336 points and 1,956 penalty minutes.

While Lappy is official calling it quits today, capping off an amazing career, everyone from the fans to the front office are certainly happy to have the same man that gave everything he had on the ice, continue that same service to the team and game he loves the most from here on out.
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Old 06-07-2012, 05:36 PM
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Lappy is a great guy off the ice, and a complete warrior on the ice. The league needs more guys like him.

Good to see him remaining involved in the NHL, with Philadelphia.
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Old 06-07-2012, 06:42 PM
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Respect Lappy
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Old 06-07-2012, 07:37 PM
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Horrible way to end a career though. The last true warrior to play the game.
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Old 06-07-2012, 09:22 PM
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The man was all about heart. He wasn't great at anything, but he tried hard every shift and showed up every game. All you could ever ask for a guy who got every ounce of talent out of his body. Sorry to see that he's gone, but glad that he can live a normal life without major setbacks. His type of player will be missed greatly.
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Old 06-08-2012, 02:07 AM
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Good luck for the future Lappy, a true warrior, enjoy retirement, much respect.
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Old 06-08-2012, 08:21 AM
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One of my all time favorites, thanks Ian.
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Old 06-08-2012, 09:43 AM
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Will never forget the picture of his face with all the bruises and stiches.
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Old 06-08-2012, 09:53 AM
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nothing but respect for the guy. id find it hard for anyone to say something bad about the guy. gave his all every shift, total warrior.
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Old 06-08-2012, 10:24 AM
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nothing but respect for the guy. id find it hard for anyone to say something bad about the guy. gave his all every shift, total warrior.
I cheered for the guy, even when he was a Flyer. I think that says it all. He is everything I want my bottom 6 guy to be. Heart, determination, and would sacrifice his own health for the good of the team. He's a selfless person as well.

I hope he gets a cup as a coach one of these days as well.
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Old 06-08-2012, 10:35 AM
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Good luck with retirement Lappy!

Loved watching him play with the Avs!
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One of my fav moments from Laperriere...

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i think my favorite lappy moment was when he made fun of stortini for hugging him during a fight
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