Patrick Roy's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Patrick Roy.

Patrick Roy is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player, currently head coach for the New York Islanders. Renowned as "king of goaltenders" and named one of the NHL's 100 Greatest Players, he played for the Montreal Canadiens (11 years) and Colorado Avalanche (8 years), earning the nickname "Saint Patrick". Roy won four Stanley Cups, two with each team, solidifying his legacy as an iconic goaltender in NHL history.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1986: Roy Wins Conn Smythe Trophy

In 1986, Patrick Roy won the Conn Smythe Trophy as NHL playoff MVP.

1987: Won the William M. Jennings Trophy

In 1987, Patrick Roy and Brian Hayward won the William M. Jennings Trophy as the Canadiens allowed the fewest goals against.

1987: Roy Wins Jennings Trophy

In 1987, Patrick Roy won the Jennings Trophy (fewest goals allowed).

1988: Won the William M. Jennings Trophy again

In 1988, Patrick Roy and Brian Hayward won the William M. Jennings Trophy for the second year in a row as the Canadiens allowed the fewest goals against.

1988: Roy Wins Jennings Trophy

In 1988, Patrick Roy won the Jennings Trophy (fewest goals allowed).

1989: Won the William M. Jennings Trophy and Lost Stanley Cup Final

In 1989, Patrick Roy and Brian Hayward won the William M. Jennings Trophy for the third year in a row as the Canadiens allowed the fewest goals against. The Canadiens lost to the Calgary Flames in the Stanley Cup Final.

1989: Roy Wins Vezina Trophy

In 1989, Patrick Roy won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goaltender.

1990: Roy Wins Vezina Trophy

In 1990, Patrick Roy won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goaltender.

1991: Successful individual year.

In 1991, Roy had a very successful individual year, winning the William M. Jennings Trophy, and Vezina Trophy and being selected for the NHL's first All-Star team.

1992: Roy Wins Vezina Trophy

In 1992, Patrick Roy won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goaltender.

1993: Won the Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy

In 1993, Patrick Roy led the Canadiens to the Stanley Cup championship and was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner.

1993: Roy Wins Conn Smythe Trophy

In 1993, Patrick Roy won the Conn Smythe Trophy as NHL playoff MVP.

1995: Helped Avalanche win their first Stanley Cup

In the 1995-96 season, after being traded from the Canadiens mid-season, Patrick Roy helped the Colorado Avalanche win their first Stanley Cup after moving from Quebec.

1996: Avalanche Won Stanley Cup

In 1996, Jeremy Roenick was stopped by Roy on a breakaway during overtime. Roy and the Avalanche beat the Blackhawks in six games and went on to win the Stanley Cup. "I can't really hear what Jeremy says, because I've got my two Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears."

1996: Avs eliminate Detroit

In the 1995-96 season's 1996 conference finals, Roy helped his new team eliminate first-place Detroit.

1999: Avalanche Won against Red Wings in playoffs

In 1999, The Avalanche won against Red Wings in playoffs.

2000: Avalanche Won against Red Wings in playoffs

In 2000, The Avalanche won against Red Wings in playoffs.

2000: Avalanche Won the Presidents' Trophy

In 2000-01, Roy's Avalanche won the Presidents' Trophy for the best regular season record.

2001: Roy Wins Conn Smythe Trophy

In 2001, Patrick Roy won the Conn Smythe Trophy as NHL playoff MVP.

2002: Roy Wins Jennings Trophy

In 2002, Patrick Roy won the Jennings Trophy (fewest goals allowed).

October 28, 2003: Avalanche Retire Roy's Jersey

On October 28, 2003, the Colorado Avalanche retired Patrick Roy's number 33 jersey.

2004: Greatest Goaltender in NHL History

In 2004, Patrick Roy was selected as the greatest goaltender in NHL history by a panel of 41 writers and a fan poll.

May 28, 2006: Remparts Win 2006 Memorial Cup

On May 28, 2006, Patrick Roy's Remparts team won the 2006 Memorial Cup, defeating the Moncton Wildcats 6-2 in the finals. Roy became the seventh coach to win the Cup in his rookie year.

November 13, 2006: Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame

On November 13, 2006, Patrick Roy was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

2006: Roy Elected to Hockey Hall of Fame

In 2006, Patrick Roy was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

January 25, 2007: Complaint Dropped, Roy Stays with Remparts

On January 25, 2007, Pierre Cardinal withdrew his complaint against Roy. Roy then announced he would remain coach and co-owner of the Remparts.

November 22, 2008: Canadiens Retire Roy's Jersey

On November 22, 2008, the Montreal Canadiens retired Patrick Roy's number 33 jersey, making him the sixth NHL player to have his number retired by two organizations.

2013: Avalanche Have Successful 2013-14 Season

During the 2013-14 season, Roy led the Colorado Avalanche to 112 points, winning the Central Division title and tying a franchise record with 52 wins. He would later win the Jack Adams Award for the NHL's top coach.