Joseph Jacques Hughes Laperrière (born November 22, 1941) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player.

Laperrière played for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1962 until 1974, winning six Stanley Cups on his way to induction in the Hall of Fame.

[3] In 1962–63 he made his debut in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens, playing six games in the regular season and five more in the playoffs against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

In 1964–65, Laperrière had another stellar season as he was named to the NHL's first All-Star team, and he won the Stanley Cup as the Canadiens defeated the Chicago Black Hawks in seven games.

[5] The following season Laperrière missed 13 games and the entire playoffs due to injuries, but was still awarded the James Norris Memorial Trophy for best defenceman in the league, and he was selected to the NHL first All-Star team for the second year in a row.