Found June 30, 2009 on
All Things Avs:
I just talked to Ian Laperriere, and he asked to pass along this quote to you all:
“I had a great time in Denver for the past four years. Thank you, fans, for your support,” Laperriere told The Denver Post. “I’d like to thank the Lacroix family as well, as they are the reason I had [...]
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