Career
His only National Hockey League appearance came on February 23, 1982 when he was called in to relieve Chico Resch of goaltending duties at start of the third period in a game against the Detroit Red Wings. After retiring from professional hockey, he went into the real estate business, and joined Chay Realty Revue Economique/MAX office in Barrie, Ontario. LaFerriere was drafted in the 4th round, 64th overall, of the 1980 National Hockey League 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 1981-1982 season. He played in one National Hockey League game during the 1981-1982 National Hockey League 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 1983-1984 season. 1979 (Peterborough).