Laperriere Prepares for the Draft

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Coming off an incredible season for the frenchman, Perry Laperriere is coming down from the excitement of winning the Founder's Cup in Ottawa with the Lynx. Toted as a first round prospect in the VHL draft, all eyes look to Sunday evening where the future of Laperriere will be decided.

"I really don't have any particular preference where I play," Laperriere mentioned in a zoom call from home. "To me, each organization that has reached out to me offers a great environment to play and meet new teammates. That's what I'm really looking for."

When asked about his goals for his career, Laperriere kept it professional. "As a player, I expect to perform at 100% each and every night. If that's scoring a lot of goals, great. If that's blocking a lot of shots and playing a lot of penalty kill opportunities, great. I just want to help whichever organization I play for succeed."

 

What was telling though, was his views on being a one team player. "I don't ever want to be a player who constantly dips out on a team when the going gets tough. But I don't want to spend my entire career on a team that doesn't do well. I think realistically spending a few seasons with the team that drafts me is important, and then having the time to evaluate both my future and the team's future is equally important."

"Right now, I'm focused on the draft," Laperriere continued. "I was just drafted by the Istanbul Red Wolves, so I know where I will be playing next season. However, I will be at the VHL draft location Sunday night to walk up on stage when a team calls my name in the first round. I felt I performed well in Ottawa and showcased why I'm ideal for any team in the VHL. The hard work continues each and every day as I keep getting better."

 

With a calm demeanor and professional attitude, Perry Laperriere is primed for the future in the VHL. Time will tell where he will play, and we await patiently for his name to be called Sunday evening at the S82 VHL Draft.