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Patrick Roy son of Michel and Barbara Roy was born on October 5th 1965 in Quebec City. Patrick was born the same day as Mario Lemieux.
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Patrick started participating in sports by swimming and playing tennis but at age 7 he became interested in being a hockey goalie.
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VideoPatrick played backup on February 23rd 1985. He was called in for the third period because the regular goalie was having equipment problems. Patrick didnt allow a single goal in his NHL debut.
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VideoPatrick Roy lead the Montreal Canadiens to their 23rd Stanley Cup. Beating the Calgary Flames 4-3 In Game 5 to win the Stanley Cup and be the youngest to obtain the Conn Smythe Trophy at age 20.
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This was the 24th Stanley Cup for the Montreal Canadiens. that was Patricks second Stanley Cup and second Conn Smythe Award.
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VideoLost 11-1, allowed 9 goals in all, 5 of which on 17 shots in the first. After being left in after allowing 5 goals on 17 shots, Roy felt that Mario Tremplay left him in to humiliate him. After the game Roy demanded a trade.
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This would be Colorado`s first Stanley Cup and Patrick`s 3rd Stanley Cup.
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Patrick Roy won his 4th and final Stanley Cup in 2001 with the Colorado Avalanche. He also was awarded with his 3rd Conn Smythe Trophy and he is the only person who has been awarded with the Conn Smythe Trophy 3 times.
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On April 22, 2003, in a game seven overtime loss in the Western Conference quarterfinals of the NHL playoffs would be Patrick`s final game in the NHL
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On May 28, 2003 at a press conference Roy announced his retirement.
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After retiring from the NHL, Roy joined the Quebec Remparts of the QMJHL as vice president of hockey operations. He is also owner and general manager. On September 29, 2005, he was also named head coach of the team.
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The Remparts won the Memorial Cup which is the top Canadian Hockey League tournament. Roy is the 7th coach to win the cup on his rookie year.
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Roy was elected to the Hockey Hall Of Fame the first year of eligibility.
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The Avalanche retired Roy's #33 jersey on October 28, 2003. Making Roy the 6th NHL player to have his number retired by two different organizations.
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The Montreal Canadiens retired Roy's #33 on November 22, 2008. Making Roy the 6th NHL player to have his number retired by two different organizations.
