The Jacques Laperriere Auction - Fall 2008
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/21/2008
This replica of the Prince of Wales Trophy is all the strongest Montreal Canadiens team of the last 30 years has to show for its accomplishments. Under new head coach Pat Burns, the 1988-89 Canadiens finished first in the Wales Conference with 115 points, the team’s highest total since the 1978-79 team which went on to win the franchise’s fourth straight Stanley Cup. The 1989 team won the Prince of Wales after beating Philadelphia in the conference final, but fell short in the finals, losing a six-game series to Calgary. This original trophy was presented to assistant coach Jacques Laperriere, whose name is engraved on a H.R.H. Prince of Wales Trophy plaque attached to the front of the 2” high wood base. Laperriere has signed the green felt bottom of the base. The trophy has had a professional repair at each of the points at the tips of the blades of the four hockey sticks that make up the trophy’s supports. This wonderful trophy comes along with Jacques Laperriere’s signed letter of authenticity.
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