The Jacques Laperriere Auction - Fall 2008
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/21/2008
This magnificent replica of the Prince of Wales Trophy was presented to Jacques Laperriere in 1985-86 after the Montreal Canadiens defeated the New York Rangers in the conference final. An assistant on coach Jean Perron’s staff, Laperriere claimed his seventh Prince of Wales Trophy overall, the second of his coaching career. The 1986 playoffs were the first time the Canadiens won the trophy as the conference’s playoff champions and the Habs added to that with their 23rd Stanley Cup win over Calgary in the finals. This is the original trophy produced by Boffey for the NHL and presented to Laperriere. The front of the 2” tall wood base has a H.R.H. Prince of Wales Trophy plaque attached and engraved with Laperriere’s full name. The back of the base has a plaque that reads, “N.H.L. CHAMPIONS, MONTREAL CANADIENS, 1985-86”. The trophy stands about 13” high with its distinctive lid in place and the green felt bottom of the base has been autographed by Laperriere, who has also provided a signed letter of authenticity. A fantastic collectors piece for any Habs fan who treasures Montreal’s run to the Stanley Cup in 1986.
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