Patrick Roy

Date of Birth: October 5, 1965

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Patrick Roy, widely regarded as one of the greatest goaltenders in the history of hockey, was born in Quebec City, Canada. His career spanned 19 seasons in the NHL, where he played for the Montreal Canadiens and the Colorado Avalanche. Roy’s remarkable skills and competitive nature earned him numerous accolades, including four Stanley Cup championships and three Conn Smythe Trophies as the playoff MVP. After retiring as a player, Roy transitioned into coaching and management, further solidifying his legacy in the sport. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2006.

5 Interesting Facts about Patrick Roy

1. Patrick Roy is the only player in NHL history to win the Conn Smythe Trophy three times.

2. He popularized the butterfly style of goaltending, which has since become a standard technique for goalies.

3. Roy was instrumental in leading both the Montreal Canadiens (1986, 1993) and the Colorado Avalanche (1996, 2001) to Stanley Cup victories.

4. His jersey number, 33, has been retired by both the Canadiens and the Avalanche.

5. Roy once famously said, “I can’t hear what Jeremy says because I’ve got my two Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears,” in response to a taunt by rival goaltender Jeremy Roenick.