The game of hockey will never be the same again. *sniffsniff* Patrick Roy announced his retirement today. =(
He leaves the National Hockey League as the greatest goaltender ever to play the game, and his regular season accomplishments can only be rivaled by his post season prowess. His regular season records include most games played (1,029), most minutes played (60,235), most wins (551). His marks on the NHL’s record books continue into post season play. Roy is the NHL’s goaltending leader for most games played (247), minutes played (15,209), shutouts (23), consecutive wins in the post season (11 in 1993), and has the most 10-plus win playoff campaigns (9).
“This is a tough day for me, but it is a decision which I took my time to reflect on and arrive at,” stated Roy. “When you spend 18 seasons doing something you love, it becomes a difficult decision. My family and I completely believe in it, and I am leaving the game with memories most are not as fortunate as me to have.”
Roy’s legendary career began in 1984-85 with one game for the Montreal Canadiens, and the following season he would win the Stanley Cup and claim the Conn Smythe Trophy as 20-year-old rookie. Over the course of his career, Roy has won four Stanley Cups (1986 and 1993 with Montreal, and 1996 and 2001 with Colorado), three Conn Smythe Trophies (1986, 1993, and 2001), five William M. Jennings Trophies (1987, 1988, 1989, 1992, and 2002), three Vezina Trophies (1989, 1990, and 1992), been selected to the NHL First All-Star Team four times (1989, 1990, 1992, and 2002) and selected to the NHL Second All-Star Team on two occasions (1988 and 1991).
“I’ve had a blast; it’s been unbelievable. I’ve been so fortunate to have lived a dream and have fun for more than 18 years earning a living by playing the game I love. I will remember the good days and cherish the great moments. I’m leaving with the feeling that I’ve done everything I could to be the best."
Good-bye Patty...
He leaves the National Hockey League as the greatest goaltender ever to play the game, and his regular season accomplishments can only be rivaled by his post season prowess. His regular season records include most games played (1,029), most minutes played (60,235), most wins (551). His marks on the NHL’s record books continue into post season play. Roy is the NHL’s goaltending leader for most games played (247), minutes played (15,209), shutouts (23), consecutive wins in the post season (11 in 1993), and has the most 10-plus win playoff campaigns (9).
“This is a tough day for me, but it is a decision which I took my time to reflect on and arrive at,” stated Roy. “When you spend 18 seasons doing something you love, it becomes a difficult decision. My family and I completely believe in it, and I am leaving the game with memories most are not as fortunate as me to have.”
Roy’s legendary career began in 1984-85 with one game for the Montreal Canadiens, and the following season he would win the Stanley Cup and claim the Conn Smythe Trophy as 20-year-old rookie. Over the course of his career, Roy has won four Stanley Cups (1986 and 1993 with Montreal, and 1996 and 2001 with Colorado), three Conn Smythe Trophies (1986, 1993, and 2001), five William M. Jennings Trophies (1987, 1988, 1989, 1992, and 2002), three Vezina Trophies (1989, 1990, and 1992), been selected to the NHL First All-Star Team four times (1989, 1990, 1992, and 2002) and selected to the NHL Second All-Star Team on two occasions (1988 and 1991).
“I’ve had a blast; it’s been unbelievable. I’ve been so fortunate to have lived a dream and have fun for more than 18 years earning a living by playing the game I love. I will remember the good days and cherish the great moments. I’m leaving with the feeling that I’ve done everything I could to be the best."
Good-bye Patty...
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