Patrick Roy

Canadian hockey player and coach

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Patrick Roy was a highly successful Canadian hockey goaltender and later a coach. He is renowned for his career in the National Hockey League (NHL), particularly his time with the Montreal Canadiens and the Colorado Avalanche.12

Roy played for 18 seasons in the NHL, known for his innovative style and numerous accolades. He won the Stanley Cup multiple times and was recognized as the league's most valuable player and best goaltender on several occasions. After his playing career, Roy transitioned into coaching, notably with the Colorado Avalanche, leading them to a division title in his first season.312

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Martin Brodeur
…all-time winningest NHL goalie, passing Patrick Roy with his 552nd victory. In December 2009 he played in his 1,030th regular season game, an all-time NHL record for a goaltender. Later that month Brodeur set another record when he registered his 104th shutout, surpassing the mark set by Terry Sawchuk.
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…all-time winningest NHL goalie, passing Patrick Roy with his 552nd victory. In December 2009 he played in his 1,030th regular season game, an all-time NHL record for a goaltender. Later that month Brodeur set another record when he registered his 104th shutout, surpassing the mark set by Terry Sawchuk.
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Colorado Avalanche
…by trading for superstar goaltender Patrick Roy, who had become disgruntled with his longtime team, the Montreal Canadiens. Roy’s standout play in goal was a perfect defensive complement to high-scoring centres Joe Sakic and Peter Forsberg, and the Avalanche easily won another division title. In the postseason the Avs became…
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…by trading for superstar goaltender Patrick Roy, who had become disgruntled with his longtime team, the Montreal Canadiens. Roy’s standout play in goal was a perfect defensive complement to high-scoring centres Joe Sakic and Peter Forsberg, and the Avalanche easily won another division title. In the postseason the Avs became…
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Montreal Canadiens
…of 1985–86 featured rookie goaltender Patrick Roy, who became the youngest Conn Smythe Trophy winner (awarded to the postseason’s most valuable player) ever that year and would later retire—after finishing his career with the Colorado Avalanche—as the NHL’s winningest goalie of all time. The Canadiens won their 24th Stanley Cup…
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…of 1985–86 featured rookie goaltender Patrick Roy, who became the youngest Conn Smythe Trophy winner (awarded to the postseason’s most valuable player) ever that year and would later retire—after finishing his career with the Colorado Avalanche—as the NHL’s winningest goalie of all time. The Canadiens won their 24th Stanley Cup…
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