Patrick Roy Vezina Trophy (2007)
The only three-time Conn Smythe winner in NHL history.
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Patrick Jacques Roy (born October 5, 1965) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach, executive, and former player. He is the only player in NHL history to win the Conn Smythe Trophy three times, the only one to do so in three different decades (1980s, 1990s, and 2000s), and the only one to do so for two different teams.
Quick Facts
- Roy's last vezina
- 1992 with Montreal Canadiens
Lore & Background
Roy won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1986, 1993, and 2001. He is widely credited with popularizing the butterfly style of goaltending. Nicknamed 'Saint Patrick', he split his playing career between the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche, winning the Stanley Cup four times.
Reader's Guide
Roy's number 33 sweater is retired by both the Canadiens and Avalanche. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 13, 2006. In 2004, he was selected as the greatest goaltender in NHL history by a panel of 41 writers.
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