By Mike Chambers
The Denver Post
Derek "Army" Armstrong sees the Central Hockey League's Denver Cutthroats as an "NHL-run organization on a CHL budget." And his job? "I'm the head coach of a professional hockey team. Doesn't matter what level, what league." (Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)
Rookie coach Derek Armstrong's infectious high- octane personality is bound to filter down to his players and fans of the new Denver Cutthroats of the Central Hockey League. His character traits certainly rubbed off on his NHL teammates.
For Colorado hockey fans who adored former Avalanche winger Ian Laperriere, consider that "Lappy" and "Army" were best buddies while playing for the Los Angeles Kings in the early 2000s, before Lappy came to the Avs.
Although retired from playing, they remain rugged, old-school rink rats who can't get enough of the game they love. They are natural leaders who take pride in teaching others the value of hockey.
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