Joseph Jacques Hughes Laperrière (born November 22, 1941, in Rouyn, Quebec) is a Canadian retired professional defenceman who played for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League. He is currently a special assignment coach for the New Jersey Devils and also the father of Daniel Laperrière. Laperrière was recipient of the Calder Trophy in 1964 and the Norris Trophy in 1966. He was a second team all star in 1964 & 1970 and a first team all star in 1965 & 1966. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987.