Biography:Nicknamed "Saint Patrick", he is regarded as one of the greatest goaltenders of all time. He split his professional career between the Montreal Canadiens and the Colorado Avalanche, winning two Stanley Cups with each franchise.
He is widely credited with popularising the butterfly style of goaltending,which has since become the dominant style of goaltending around the world.
1990-06-09 NHL goaltender Patrick Roy (25) weds Michele Piuze at Saint-Sacrement Church in Quebec, Canada
Historical Events
1985-02-23 Goaltender Patrick Roy makes his NHL debut for the Montreal Canadiens
1986-01-15 Montreal's rookie goaltender Patrick Roy records his first of 66 career NHL shutouts, in the Canadiens' 4-0 win against the Winnipeg Jets at the Forum
1995-12-02 Montreal Canadiens coach Mario Tremblay leaves goaltender Patrick Roy in the game too long, allowing an embarrassing 9 goals in 11-1 rout by Detroit Red Wings; Roy demands trade; moves to Colorado Avalanche and wins Stanley Cup that season
2003-04-22 Patrick Roy plays his final career NHL game
2003-05-28 Patrick Roy officially announces his retirement from the NHL
2008-11-22 Patrick Roy's #33 jersey is retired by the Montreal Canadiens
2013-05-23 Patrick Roy is named head coach of the Colorado Avalanche, his former team where he won two Stanley Cups
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