titanium2 867 Report post Posted April 24, 2010 Are you guys actually suggesting he purposefully took that shot to the face? We must get rid of that which is in the way of us truly feeling our pain. Wait, no, I mean... The first rule of Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted April 24, 2010 Y'know, if I kept getting hit in the face whilst blocking shots, I might think about changing my shot blocking technique.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted May 16, 2010 From TSN : The Philadelphia Flyers had a bit of a surprise at the morning skate on Sunday as injured forward Ian Laperriere skated with the team.While he remains out indefinitely with a concussion and a brain bruise sustained in the Flyers opening round series with the New Jersey Devils, he was on the ice after Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette asked him to don a yellow jersey and skate with the fourth line. Following practice, Laperriere said that he felt great however he realizes that he will not be cleared by team doctors until he undergoes another MRI next week. ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted May 17, 2010 From NHL Flyers forward Ian Laperriere was all smiles Monday morning at the Flyers' practice facility in Voorhees, N.J.The veteran forward, named the NHL's toughest player by The Hockey News, underwent an MRI in the morning and was given the green light by doctors to resume skating with contact. It's the first step in Laperriere's comeback, which it appears might happen sooner rather than later. ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) Are you guys actually suggesting he purposefully took that shot to the face? Only Danny Markov would purposefully take a shot to the face. Edit: speaking of Markov, he apparently tried taking on 4 police officers recently http://network.nationalpost.com/NP/blogs/postedsports/archive/2010/04/04/former-leaf-danny-markov-arrested-for-drunk-driving-in-russia.aspx Edited May 17, 2010 by Echolalia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taxijim 11 Report post Posted May 17, 2010 Isn't Laperriere the guy who took a dirty head shot on Helm & broke his nose on the first shift on Easter Sunday? Helmer came back & got a goal.....but after that it was he like his energy slowed & he wasn't the same guy thru most of the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted May 18, 2010 Only Danny Markov would purposefully take a shot to the face. Edit: speaking of Markov, he apparently tried taking on 4 police officers recently http://network.nationalpost.com/NP/blogs/postedsports/archive/2010/04/04/former-leaf-danny-markov-arrested-for-drunk-driving-in-russia.aspx I miss Markov.He was and apparently still is badass.Didn't he used to smoke in the locker room during intermissions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsasuk 2 Report post Posted May 18, 2010 The return of Laperriere would be great for the Flyers but probably won't happen until the Stanley Cup Finals if they make it that far. He showed a lot of heart battling for them and sacrificing himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted May 19, 2010 What can you say about a guy like Lappy that hasn't already been said? He's everything a hockey player should be. He's skilled enough to play the game, he's a pretty good family man from what I hear, he's great in the community, he's a fan favorite everywhere he plays and he's the toughest man on the ice night in and night out - he's willing to hit, block shots, muck it up in the corners and even at 35 years of age he fights with greater frequency than almost anybody else in the league. I sometimes don't like that he's a mouthy pest, but I guess I don't mind mouthy pests if they aren't afraid to back it up and give the recipient of the smacktalk an invite to try and shut him up. 2 F.Michael and ManLuv4Clears reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 What can you say about a guy like Lappy that hasn't already been said? He's everything a hockey player should be. He's skilled enough to play the game, he's a pretty good family man from what I hear, he's great in the community, he's a fan favorite everywhere he plays and he's the toughest man on the ice night in and night out - he's willing to hit, block shots, muck it up in the corners and even at 35 years of age he fights with greater frequency than almost anybody else in the league. I sometimes don't like that he's a mouthy pest, but I guess I don't mind mouthy pests if they aren't afraid to back it up and give the recipient of the smacktalk an invite to try and shut him up. Well he'd better just watch out cause we're gettin' Hudler back next year! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 From TSN: Philadelphia Flyers forward Ian Laperriere has retired from the NHL, more than two years after playing his last game.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 From TSN: Always hated him. Guy played his ass off and was a great team guy, but he was a crappy, boring fighter, who hugged in just about every fight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 Never liked him. Though I hate to see a guy go out being injured 1 MikeModano9 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 (edited) Lappy was the kind of guy that every team hated to play against, every teams fans hated him, and everyone wanted him on their team. Guys like him are becoming more and more scarce in the league these days. I hope he has a quality life after hockey. It's tough seeing a guy who played like him have to retire after two years in the sick ward. Good luck to you, Lappy. Edited June 13, 2012 by BigWillieStyle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted June 13, 2012 Never liked him. Though I hate to see a guy go out being injured I second that. I cannot stand him, never have and never will. Just one of those players that piss you off lol. But like you said, never want to see a player go out in that fashion regardless of who it is. 1 MikeModano9 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 Reminds me of Stiffler in Goon. I really liked the movie by the way 1 DatZetterfanfromSC reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
