Playing Career
LaFerriere was drafted in the 4th round, 64th overall, of the 1980 NHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Rockies. Prior to turning pro, LaFerriere played four seasons (1978–1981) in the Ontario Hockey League with the Peterborough Petes and the Brantford Alexanders.
LaFerriere began his professional career in the CHL with the Fort Worth Texans, gaining 8 wins in 37 games played during the 1981-82 season. He played in one NHL game during the 1981–82 NHL season. He played two seasons in the IHL with the Muskegon Mohawks, before concluding his playing career in the CHL with the Tulsa Oilers who he joined at the end of the 1983-84 season.
In the 1983-84 playoffs LaFerriere played in one game, supporting his team's win of the CHL Championship and the Adams Cup.
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