Dedication to Hockey Natural for Laperriere
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WASHINGTON — Ian Laperriere is the King nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, as voted upon by the Los Angeles chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Assn.
The trophy is awarded to the NHL player who “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.”
“I just try to be myself,” said Laperriere, who has overcome abdominal surgery, knee surgery, an elbow injury and a concussion this season, as well as the strain of worrying about his father, Michel, who has pancreatic cancer. “When people appreciate that, it’s a bonus.”
TONIGHT
at Carolina, 4 PST
Site -- Entertainment and Sports Arena.
Radio -- KSPN (710).
Records -- Kings 30-33-4-4, Hurricanes 22-35-9-6.
Record vs. Hurricanes -- 1-0.
-- Jerry Crowe
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