Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nicolas Roy

How Nicolas Roy built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Nicolas Roy is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. Drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2015, his career highlights include winning the Stanley Cup with the Golden Knights in 2023. Roy plays a crucial role as a centre for his team in the NHL.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Played Minor Ice Hockey

In 2010, Nicolas Roy played minor ice hockey for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Bantam AA in the MMBAA during the 2010–11 season.

2012: Attended Allstate All-Canadians mentorship camp

In 2012, Nicolas Roy was invited to attend the Allstate All-Canadians mentorship camp due to his performance in the Quebec midget AAA hockey.

September 6, 2013: Traded to Chicoutimi Saguenéens

On September 6, 2013, the Screaming Eagles traded Nicolas Roy to the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in exchange for Chicoutimi’s first round picks in the 2014, 2015 and 2016 QMJHL drafts.

2013: Competed for Team Québec White

In 2013, Nicolas Roy competed for Team Québec White at the QGC-16 and received the QMAAA's Prospect Award.

2013: Drafted by Cape Breton Screaming Eagles

In 2013, Nicolas Roy was drafted first overall by the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles at the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) Entry Draft, but he refused to play for the league unless his rights were traded to a Quebec-based team.

2014: Competed for Canada

In 2014, Nicolas Roy competed for Canada at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.

2014: Named Assistant Captain

In his rookie season in 2014, Nicolas Roy was named an assistant captain for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens. He recorded 16 goals and 25 assists in 63 regular season games.

April 15, 2015: Named to Team Canada's roster

On April 15, 2015, Nicolas Roy was named to Team Canada's final roster prior to the 2015 IIHF World U18 Championship as he helped them claim the bronze medal.

2015: Competed for Canada

In 2015, Nicolas Roy competed for Canada at the IIHF World U18 Championships.

2015: Drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes

In 2015, Nicolas Roy was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in the fourth round, 96th overall, at the NHL Entry Draft.

2015: Traded to Chicoutimi Saguenéens

On September 6, 2013, the Screaming Eagles traded Nicolas Roy to the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in exchange for Chicoutimi’s first round picks in the 2014, 2015 and 2016 QMJHL drafts.

2016: Continued career

In 2016, After playing in two games for the Checkers, Roy returned to his hometown of Amos to spend his summer training with kinesiologist Josianne Domingue. He eventually returned to the QMJHL for the 2016–17 season to complete his major junior career.

2016: Named Captain and Signed with Hurricanes

In 2016, Nicolas Roy was appointed the Saguenéens's captain, and he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes and joined the Charlotte Checkers.

2016: Traded to Chicoutimi Saguenéens

On September 6, 2013, the Screaming Eagles traded Nicolas Roy to the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in exchange for Chicoutimi’s first round picks in the 2014, 2015 and 2016 QMJHL drafts.

2017: Competed for Canada

In 2017, Nicolas Roy competed for Canada at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

2017: Competed at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2017, Nicolas Roy competed with Team Canada at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he helped them win a silver medal.

2017: Reassigned to the Checkers

Prior to the 2017–18 season, Nicolas Roy attended the Hurricanes training camp but was reassigned to the Checkers.

April 7, 2018: NHL Debut

On April 7, 2018, Nicolas Roy made his NHL debut in the last game of the Hurricanes season.

June 26, 2019: Traded to Vegas Golden Knights

On June 26, 2019, Nicolas Roy was traded by the Hurricanes, along with a conditional 2021 fifth-round pick, to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Erik Haula.

2019: First NHL Goal

During the 2019–20 NHL season, Nicolas Roy recorded his first career NHL goal on October 27, in a 5–2 win over the Anaheim Ducks.

2019: Won Calder Cup

In 2019, Nicolas Roy recorded 15 points in 19 games to help the Checkers clinch the Calder Cup.

April 22, 2020: Signed contract extension with Golden Knights

On April 22, 2020, Nicolas Roy signed a two-year contract extension with the Golden Knights.

2021: Traded to Vegas Golden Knights

On June 26, 2019, Nicolas Roy was traded by the Hurricanes, along with a conditional 2021 fifth-round pick, to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Erik Haula.