Patrick Roy

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Patrick Roy, (born October 5, 1965, in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, is an National Hockey League goaltender.

Roy started his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens, for whom he played from 1987 to 1995. He was then traded to the Colorado Avalanche, playing with them until his retirement in 2003. During his career, Patrick Roy became the National Hockey League's all-time leader in games played and wins. He was a key member of four Stanley Cup winning teams, two with each team (1986, 1993, 1996, 2001), capturing the Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff MVP) the first three times.

In 1989, 1990, 1992 Roy won the Vezina Trophy as the league's top goaltender. He won the Jennings Trophy (least goals allowed) in 1987, 1988, 1989 (all shared with goaltender teammate Brian Hayward), 1992, and 2002. Among the many NHL records Roy holds are: wins (551), games played (1029), playoff wins (151), and playoff games played (247). The Avalanche retired Roy's jersey, number 33, on October 28, 2003.

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