Nicolas Roy
Canadian centre for the Vegas Golden Knights, Stanley Cup champion with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Nicolas Roy (born February 5, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a centre for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Quick Facts
- Nationality
- Canadian
Lore & Background
Roy was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes, 96th overall, in the 2015 NHL entry draft. He won the Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023. Prior to turning professional, Roy had a prolific major junior hockey career with the Chicoutimi Saguenéens. Although he was drafted first overall by the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles at the 2013 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) entry draft, he refused to play for the league unless his rights were traded to a Quebec-based one. Internationally, Roy has competed for Canada at the 2014 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, 2015 IIHF World U18 Championships, and 2017 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Reader's Guide
Nicolas Roy is a centre for the Colorado Avalanche. He was born in Amos, Quebec, Canada. He played junior hockey for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens and was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2015. He was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights in 2019 and later to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2025, then to the Colorado Avalanche in 2026.
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