The Jacques Laperriere Auction - Fall 2008
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/21/2008
Jacques Laperriere won his sixth Prince of Wales Trophy with the Canadiens in 1980-81 as an assistant on coach Claude Ruel’s staff. The Habs claimed their fifth Prince of Wales Conference title in six years that season with 103 points, four more than Los Angeles and Buffalo, which ended the Canadiens’ run of four straight conference titles the previous season. There was no playoff magic in Montreal in the spring of 1981 as Wayne Gretzky’s Edmonton Oilers swept their first round series against the Canadiens in three games, giving a sign of things to come in the rest of the decade. This gorgeous replica trophy was produced by Boffey for the NHL, which presented it to Laperriere, whose full name is engraved on the H.R.H. Prince of Wales Trophy plaque on the front of the 2” high wood base. A plaque on the back side of the base reads, “N.H.L. CHAMPIONS, MONTREAL CANADIENS, 1980-81”. This original trophy stands approximately 13” tall with its distinctive lid in place. Laperriere has autographed the green felt bottom of the base. The Hall of Fame defenceman has also signed a letter of authenticity that accompanies this beautiful award.
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