Lidge on shaky ground as Phils closer Sep 10, 2009
Jonathan Roy, the son of NHL great Patrick Roy, will stand trial Oct. 7 in Saguenay, Quebec, on charges he assaulted a goaltender during a Quebec Major Junior League game last year. Judge Valmont Beaulieu rejected a bid by Roy s attorneys to have the case thrown out. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Ringing question Aug 23, 2009
Oceanic began practicing Wednesday, and this weekend will face Patrick Roy s Quebec City club in an exhibition. Caron, a strapping winger with a touch of surliness, according to scouts, said he will resume some dry-land training this week. (Boston Globe)
He carried a big stick, never talked softly Aug 7, 2009
During the 1996 playoffs, while still with the Hawks, Roenick traded verbal jousts with Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy, who claimed that even if Roenick had been awarded a penalty shot on a controversial play, I would have saved it anyway. JR shot back that in a prior game St. Patrick must have been preoccupied, fishing his jock out of the rafters. (Boston Globe)
Roenick expected to retire Aug 5, 2009
He engaged in a memorable public argument with Colorado goalie Patrick Roy during the 1996 playoffs, and Roenick angered both the players' union and the league with his views on the lockout that scuttled the 2004-05 season. He also had bitter words for USA Hockey when he wasn't selected for the 2006 U.S. Olympic team in Turin, Italy. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ol' Roy neglected by lists Jul 30, 2009
The latest blow landed Wednesday, when The Sporting News revealed its 50 all-time greatest coaches and Ol' Roy was no more on the list than Patrick Roy. It was only a few weeks back that an outfit somewhere released a sports public opinion poll of some sort that gave Williams a 75 percent or so popularity rating among Carolina basketball fans. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Avs' captain Sakic announces retirement Jul 10, 2009
It will be just the third in the 14-year history of the Avalanche, joining Patrick Roy (33) and Ray Bourque (77). The organization also retired four as the Quebec Nordiques. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Avalanche star Sakic to retire after 20 seasons Jul 8, 2009
He teamed with Patrick Roy, Peter Forsberg and Adam Foote to capture the Stanley Cup in 1996 and 2001. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pronger staying awhile in Philly Jul 8, 2009
He teamed with Patrick Roy, Peter Forsberg and Adam Foote to win the Stanley Cup in 1996 and 2001. Sakic, who also has won league MVP honors, led Canada to an Olympic gold medal in 2002. (News & Observer -- Sports)
New York Rangers get a Boxford two-fer, selecting Bourque after earlier choosing Kreider Jun 28, 2009
Ryan Bourque played the last two years with the U.S. National Team Development Program and will play for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Quebec Remparts, where he will be coached by Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy. Ryan, a center, scored 54 points in 57 games for the NTDP this past season. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
It’s a family of Penguins Jun 28, 2009
Small world, said Bourque, who will play this season with the Quebec Remparts, Patrick Roy s club in the Quebec League. Crazy how it works. (Boston Globe)
Former NHL'er Joe Sacco named Avalanche head coach Jun 5, 2009
The team courted Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy to be its coach a few weeks ago, but he turned them down after contemplating the offer. In April, the Avalanche fired general manager Francois Giguere, leading president Pierre Lacroix to step in and oversee the team. (USA Today -- Sports)
Avalanche pick AHL coach Sacco as new boss Jun 5, 2009
The hiring of Sacco caps off a whirlwind few weeks in which the Avalanche flirted with hiring Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy to be their coach -- only to have him turn them down -- and made sweeping changes to the organization, firing Granato and five others. The team also announced a new management structure Wednesday, promoting Sherman to general manager. (ESPN -- NHL)
Avs hire Sacco as coach day after firing Granato Jun 5, 2009
"Joe has earned (the right) to take his time and make his decision as to what his future holds,'' Sherman said. A former NHL forward, Sacco appeared in 738 games over a 13-year career that included stints with Toronto, Anaheim, the New York Islanders, Washington and Philadelphia. The native of Medford, Mass., was also part of the United States hockey team that finished fourth at the 1992 Olympics in Albertville, France. The hiring of Sacco caps off a whirlwind few weeks in which the Avalanche... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Conn Smythe Consideration Jun 4, 2009
Patrick Roy won his first 2 SC on a very average Canadiens Team ... TrEs bien observE. Patrick Roy a vole quelques series de finales. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Colorado Avalanche fire head coach Tony Granato Jun 4, 2009
Granato's job appeared to be in jeopardy when the team courted Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy to be their coach. Roy turned them down. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Spartans shock Rampants May 31, 2009
In the bottom of the seventh, Wolfe gave up a single and walk and got two outs before facing catcher Patrick Roy, a dangerous hitter who was the Rampants' only returning starter this year. Wolfe got Roy to ground out to Wigmore at shortstop to end the game and send the Spartans to their second appearance in the state finals in school history. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Detroit sets up Finals rematch May 28, 2009
BRIEFLY: Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy turned down an offer to coach the Avalanche, who he led to two Stanley Cup titles. The Canucks signed forward Rick Rypien, a cousin of Super Bowl-winning quarterback Mark Rypien, to a two-year contract extension. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hall of Famer Roy rejects Avs' coaching offer May 28, 2009
Nathan Denette / APHall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy led the Avalanche to Stanley Cup titles in 1999 and 2001 ... DENVER - Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy wont be returning to Colorado to try to lead the Avalanche back to respectability. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Florida Orange (NOT) Juice & Roy’s Rejection May 28, 2009
Patrick Roy, who won a pair of Stanley Cup championships with the Colorado Avalanche, was offered the team s head coaching position recently. However, citing family reasons the story being confirmed by both the Avalanche and Quebec Ramparts, the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team he co-owns and coaches. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Red Wings advance to finals May 28, 2009
Roy turns down Avs: Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy won't be returning to Colorado to try to lead the Avalanche back to respectability. Roy turned down an offer to coach the NHL team, which he led to two Stanley Cup titles but is reeling from its worst finish since moving to Denver in 1995 and has very little financial maneuverability. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Roy turns down offer to be Avalanche's coach May 28, 2009
Patrick Roy decides not to coach Colorado Avalanche - ESPN. http://a. (ESPN -- NHL)
Roy denies report of Avs GM/coach jobs offer May 26, 2009
Patrick Roy denies report he's been offered Colorado Avalanche head coach and general manager jobs - ESPN. http://a. (ESPN -- NHL)
Morning Huddle What our writers are thinking, seeing, hearing May 25, 2009
Not saying the Sharks need to drag Patrick Roy out of retirement to share time with Evgeni Nabokov, but some playoff-tested goalies figure to be available this summer, including Nikolai Khabibulin (above), Dwayne Roloson, Ray Emery and J-S Giguere ... Not saying the Sharks need to drag Patrick Roy out of. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Roy: No 'solid offer' from Avs, talks are ongoing May 21, 2009
Patrick Roy says Avs have not offered him coaching job, talks ongoing - ESPN ... "Roy met with Lacroix in Denver on May 7, about three weeks after general manager Francois Giguere was fired following Colorado's last-place finish in the West. Colorado's 32-45-5 mark was the franchise's worst since moving from Quebec to Denver in 1995.Although the team wouldn't say what the meeting was about, it was the first indication that Granato's job might be in danger. The team hasn't commented on Granato's... (ESPN -- NHL)
Allan MuirINSIDE THE NHL May 20, 2009
Blackhawks, Roberto Luongo, Patrick Roy, more in NHL mailbag - Allan Muir - SI.com ... Any chance it could be Patrick Roy. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Hawks missing Kane May 19, 2009
Roy denies being offered Avs' job: Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy is denying being offered the Colorado Avalanche's coaching job. The Denver Post reported Monday that Roy had been offered Tony Granato's job as coach and was mulling the offer. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Trouble brewing: Weeks lost for season May 19, 2009
Miscellany Roy denies he got offer from Avalanche Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy denied being offered the Colorado Avalanche's coaching job, a position currently held by Tony Granato. The Denver Post reported that Roy had received an offer and was mulling it over. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Roy denies Colorado coaching offer May 19, 2009
Patrick Roy denies he's been offeredAvalanche coaching job - NHL - SI.com ... Patrick Roy told a Canadian network he wasn't asked to replace Tony Granato ... DENVER (AP) -- Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy denied being offered the 's coaching job, a position currently held by Tony Granato. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Roy: Avalanche didn't offer him coaching job May 19, 2009
Patrick Roy: Colorado Avalanche didn't offer him coaching job - ESPN ... Matthew Barnaby on the rumors about Patrick Roy and the Avalanche head coaching jobTags ... That fight also resulted in a five-game suspension for Patrick Roy for encouraging his son during the fisticuffs. (ESPN -- NHL)
TEAM REPORT: Inside the Avs May 19, 2009
Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy is on the Avalanche's short list of candidates, but is he being considered for general manager or head coach. Team president Pierre Lacroix isn't saying, but he did meet with Roy in Denver on May 8. (USA Today -- Sports)
Roy denies being offered Avs coaching job May 19, 2009
Paul Darrow / Reuters filePatrick Roy is the co-owner and head coach of the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts ... DENVER - Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy denied being offered the Colorado Avalanches coaching job, a position currently held by Tony Granato ... That fight also resulted in a five-game suspension for Patrick Roy for encouraging his son during the fisticuffs. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Roy denies report of Avalanche coaching offer May 19, 2009
That fight also resulted in a five-game suspension for Patrick Roy for encouraging his son during the fisticuffs. The incident prompted Quebec's sports minister to create a committee to address the issue of gratuitous violence in hockey. (USA Today -- Sports)
Clement: Why Canes can win Cup May 16, 2009
And he tied the rookie record for wins in the playoffs (15), previously held by Patrick Roy and Hextall. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Storm Front: Hurricanes eliminate Bruins in 7 May 15, 2009
Patrick Roy and Scott Stevens hold the NHL record with 13. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Loaded for bear? May 14, 2009
" Going to Game 7 The five most memorable Game 7s for the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes franchise 1. Carolina Hurricanes 3, Edmonton Oilers 1 Aaron Ward and Frantisek Kaberle scored goals to stake the Canes to a 2-0 lead at the RBC Center, but it took a late, scrambling save by Cam Ward on a rebound try by the Oilers' Fernando Pisani to keep it out of overtime. Justin Williams' empty-net goal sealed it, and the Stanley Cup belonged to the Hurricanes. 2. Carolina Hurricanes 4, New Jersey... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Michael FarberON THE FLY May 13, 2009
"Unless we can crank up the necessary level of emotional involvement," Ward continued, "Well ... That should no longer be a problem. Carolina forward took care of that by using Ward as a punching bag in the closing minutes of Game 5 on Sunday. Walker dropped his gloves and threw an overhand right that struck Ward, gloved hands still at his side, in the face. For his discipline and his troubles, Ward might have suffered a broken orbital bone. He made the trip to Raleigh for Game 6, and has said... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Beating Ovechkin on home ice was Capitals' punishment (Yesterday) May 11, 2009
One of only four goalies to earn a playoff victory before turning 21 (Harry Lumley, Patrick Roy, Carey Price), Varlamov took the hostile stage of Game 4 last night at Mellon Arena looking again like the looming X factor of the series. Not only had the Penguins thrown the kitchen sink at him the first three games, when he stopped 108 of 114 shots, but the bathroom sink as well, both without evincing so much as a rattle. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Roy confirms Avs meeting, ready for Habs' talk May 10, 2009
Patrick Roy confirms meeting with Avs, ready to listen to Habs - ESPN. http://a. (ESPN -- NHL)
Hall of Famer Roy sits down with Avs' president May 9, 2009
Retired Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy meets with Colorado Avalanche president - ESPN. http://a. (ESPN -- NHL)
Pens even series May 9, 2009
Roy meets with Avs' president: Retired Colorado Avalanche goalie Patrick Roy has met with club president Pierre Lacroix, and team officials won't reveal the topic. Avalanche spokesman Jean Martineau has confirmed the Thursday meeting to The Associated Press. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Unlike opener, this Bruins series no breeze May 7, 2009
He played in 23 of the Canes' 25 games in those Stanley Cup playoffs, winning 15 and walking off with the Conn Smythe Trophy, only the fourth rookie goaltender to do so (Ken Dryden, Patrick Roy, Ron Hextall). So, The Kid has been there before. (Boston Globe)
NHL: Lidstrom's late goal lifts Wings May 2, 2009
Notes: Red Wings D Brian Rafalski was out with an upper-body injury and replaced by 47-year-old Chris Chelios, who played in his 261st playoff game and 24th postseason to extend his own records ahead of Patrick Roy (247) and Ray Bourque (21). Detroit and the Ducks have both won two series against each other. (MSNBC -- Sports)
2 stores nearly ready in Tikahtnu Commons Apr 30, 2009
The autographed memorabilia are a basketball by LeBron James, a football helmet by Joe Montana, a hockey jersey by Patrick Roy, a baseball bat by Cal Ripkin Jr., a tennis racket by Roger Federer, a soccer ball by the 1999 U.S. Women's World Cup team, a snowboard by Steve Fisher, a skateboard by Tony Hawk and a softball by Jennie Finch. Northrim Bancorp sees drop in first quarter. (Anchorage Daily News)
Jim KelleyINSIDE THE NHL Apr 28, 2009
If I were goalie , I would spend the rest of my offseason trying to remember one thing: was a kid once, and so was Patrick Roy, , , Ken Dryden, Bernie Parent and all the great and near-great goalies who have populated the NHL.. It won't ease the sting of losing to the Bruins in four straight. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Message beaten into ground Apr 20, 2009
Drafted No. 5 overall in 2005, Price came to Montreal as 20-year-old in September 2007, touted as the next Patrick Roy (just add pads, step back, adjust arena to desired room temperature, allow to grow). He's young. (Boston Globe)
Red Wings stay steady, shut out Blue Jackets Apr 19, 2009
Osgood now only has Patrick Roy (23), Marty Brodeur (22) and (16) ahead of him on the all-time shutout list. Ed Belfour, Jacques Plante and Dominik Hasek also have 14. (USA Today -- Sports)
Parise has goal, assist in Devils’ win over Canes Apr 16, 2009
Martin Brodeur, who set the regular-season record for NHL career wins last month, came within 11 minutes of tying Patrick Roy s record for career playoff shutouts at 23 before Ray Whitney scored on a rebound. Brodeur finished with 18 saves in winning for the 96th time in the postseason. (Helena Independent Record)
Boston accent is detected Apr 15, 2009
He was as central to Boston's success as Patrick Roy was to what Boston fans remember as the bad old days in Montreal ... Then once Brodeur passed Patrick Roy for most career wins, the Devils went into a tailspin, going 1-7 into April before finally winning four of their last five. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Opinion: Here's what Avs have to do to rebound Apr 14, 2009
Make a decision on Granato ASAPDon't let those Patrick Roy rumors hang around too long. In fact, Lacroix should hire his GM first, and then let him hire the coach, if Granato isn't his man. If Lacroix wants his old job back, fine, though it's unlikely. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brodeur honored, then helps bail out Devils Apr 4, 2009
Notes: The Devils honored Brodeur for his 552nd win on March 17 which lifted him past Patrick Roy. Among the gifts given to Brodeur: a full sized sterling silver goalie stick from Tiffany & Co. and a golf vacation to Pebble Beach, Calif. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brodeur a special guest at Arena Apr 2, 2009
For the first time in his long and fabulous career, the legendary New Jersey Devils goaltender will appear in the Penguins' old Uptown barn tonight as the winningest goalkeep of all time, as it is now two weeks since he wriggled past Patrick Roy to record victory No. 552. Brodeur's curriculum vitae has eclipsed, or soon will, every goalie the game has known (Terry Sawchuck's edge in career shutouts, for example, could be shaved to one by the end of tonight's hostilities). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Fleury likes to face his role model (Today) Apr 2, 2009
" Brodeur appreciates the stream of accolades, which have increased since he passed Patrick Roy last month to become the NHL's winningest goaltender. He went into last night with 553 career wins. Being an icon also reminds Brodeur he is 36. "It makes me feel old," he said. "On the other hand, I've looked up to other goalies that I've played against. That's the beauty of our game. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bourque's son to skip UNH for juniors Apr 1, 2009
The Remparts' owner, general manager, and coach is NHL Hall of Famer Patrick Roy, a former teammate of Bourque's father with the Colorado Avalanche. A 5-foot-8-inch, 165-pound left wing, Bourque played the last two seasons with the US National Team Development Program. (Boston Globe)
Men's Hockey: Weekend heartbreak extends past loss Apr 1, 2009
Former Colorado Avalanche goalie and NHL Hall-of-Famer Patrick Roy is the head coach of the team. Roy also played for two years with Bourque's father, NHL great Ray Bourque, and the pair were both part of the Avalanche's Stanley Cup team in 2001. (The New Hampshire, NH)
UNH hopes new line combinations will provide spark Mar 27, 2009
NOTES: According to U.S. Hockey Report, prized UNH recruit Ryan Bourque Ray's son has backed out of his commitment to come to Durham and instead plans to play junior hockey for the Quebec Ramparts, a team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League coached by his father's old Colorado Avalanche teammate, Patrick Roy. UNH will practice at the Verizon Wireless Arena today from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the first of the four teams to hit the ice. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Ray Bourque's son spurns UNH hockey team Mar 27, 2009
The 5-foot-8 Bourque instead plans to play junior hockey for the Quebec Remparts, a team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, where the coach and general manager is his fathers old Colorado Avalanche teammate, Patrick Roy. Related Stories. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Morning Briefing: Intelligence check Mar 24, 2009
Circus Circus The NHL is moving its annual awards show from Toronto to Las Vegas, prompting Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen to comment on the featured performers, "Siegfried and Patrick Roy." Trivia answer Pat McInally, the Harvard product who punted and played wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1976-1985. And finally "When Lance Mackey won his third straight Iditarod race from Anchorage to Nome the other day," noted NBC's Len Berman, "he actually said: There's no place like Nome.'... (Montana Standard, MT)
Slumping Bruins brace for rejuvenated Brodeur, Devils Mar 22, 2009
"On Dec. 23, the Bruins swaggered into the Prudential Center in Newark and kick-started their holiday break with a 2-0 blanking of the Devils, one of their most thorough efforts of the season. It was the Bruins' sixth straight victory in a 10-game winning streak.But the Devils have become a far deeper club since then. They've signed veteran wing Brendan Shanahan. They've acquired dependable defenseman Niclas Havelid from Atlanta. And they've only welcomed back one of the best goalies in league... (Boston Globe)
Briere leads Flyers past Sabres Mar 21, 2009
Brodeur notched the 552nd win of his career on Tuesday against Chicago to pass Hall-of-Famer Patrick Roy for first on the all-time list. Brodeur was given a rare night off Wednesday when New Jersey lost at Carolina, but was his usual self two nights later. (ABC 7 News, DC)
EPSTEIN: Roy's famed butterfly technique is now a painful legacy Mar 20, 2009
Of all the butterfly goaltenders in the NHL, Patrick Roy likes the style of Jean-Sebastien Giguere the best. It is immense praise for Giguere, 31, the Anaheim Ducks netminder who can remember plopping in front of the TV as a kid in Montreal to watch his idol Roy change the course of goaltending history night after night. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Brodeur All-Time Wins Leader Mar 20, 2009
552nd Victory Surpasses Patrick Roy ... And unlike Patrick Roy, Terry Sawchuk or Dominik Hasek, Brodeur has done all of this with only one franchise. (Suite101.com)
COACH PATRICK ROY?: Big-name coach buzz can backfire Mar 19, 2009
Patrick Roy's coaching future, tanking for the top draft pick - Michael Farber - SI.com ... You say Patrick Roy, who has been in the news a lot because of 's run at his career wins record. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Patrick Roy's coaching route Mar 19, 2009
Patrick Roy, second on the NHL's career wins list among goaltenders and the only three-time winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoffs' most valuable player, took a different route to coaching in junior hockey. In 1997, still in the prime of his career, he and two other men invested in the Beaufort Harfangs franchise in the QMJHL. They eventually changed the team's name to the Remparts and shifted it to the Colise in Quebec City. (Globe and Mail)
Ice Hockey: Brodeur sets record for NHL goalies Mar 19, 2009
The victory gave him one more than childhood idol Patrick Roy. Brodeur celebrated exactly the way you would expect: without making much of a fuss. (International Herald Tribune)
New Jersey Devils Hockey Goalie Mar... Mar 18, 2009
Goalie for the New Jersey Devils, Martin Brodeur has surpassed Patrick Roy's record for the most NHL wins by a goaltender and eyes Terry Sawchuk's shutout record ... Patrick Roy s impressive 551 regular season wins is now a thing of the past ... This was apparent when he tied Patrick Roy s record of 551 regular season career wins on Saturday March 14, 2009 against the Montreal Canadiens. (Suite101.com)
