Patrick Roy's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 5, 2026

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

Patrick Roy, a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and current coach for the New York Islanders, is celebrated as one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history. Known as "Saint Patrick," he played for both the Montreal Canadiens and the Colorado Avalanche, winning four Stanley Cups – two with each team. Roy was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in 2017, solidifying his legacy as a dominant force in the sport.

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1986: Conn Smythe Trophy Winner

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

1987: Jennings Trophy Winner

In 1987, Patrick Roy won the Jennings Trophy (fewest goals allowed), sharing with Brian Hayward.

1987: Won William M. Jennings Trophy

In 1987, Roy, along with Brian Hayward, won the William M. Jennings Trophy as the Canadiens regularly allowed the fewest goals against.

1988: Jennings Trophy Winner

In 1988, Patrick Roy won the Jennings Trophy (fewest goals allowed), sharing with Brian Hayward.

1988: Won William M. Jennings Trophy

In 1988, Roy, along with Brian Hayward, won the William M. Jennings Trophy as the Canadiens regularly allowed the fewest goals against.

1989: Vezina Trophy Winner

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

1989: Won William M. Jennings Trophy

In 1989, Roy, along with Brian Hayward, won the William M. Jennings Trophy as the Canadiens regularly allowed the fewest goals against.

1990: Vezina Trophy Winner

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

1991: Won William M. Jennings Trophy

In 1991, the Canadiens won the Adams Division again, with Roy winning the William M. Jennings Trophy.

1992: Vezina Trophy Winner

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

1993: Conn Smythe Trophy Winner

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

1993: Won Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy

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

1995: Stanley Cup with Avalanche

In 1995, after his mid-season trade from the Canadiens, Roy helped the Avalanche win their first Stanley Cup in their first season after moving from Quebec.

2000: Avalanche won Presidents' Trophy

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

2001: Conn Smythe Trophy Winner

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

2002: Jennings Trophy Winner

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

October 28, 2003: Avalanche Retired 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, Roy was selected as the greatest goaltender in NHL history by a panel of 41 writers, coupled with a simultaneous fan poll.

May 28, 2006: Remparts Win the 2006 Memorial Cup

On May 28, 2006, Patrick Roy's Quebec Remparts won the 2006 Memorial Cup, beating the Moncton Wildcats 6–2 in the finals. Roy became the seventh coach to win the Cup in his rookie year, and the first since 1997.

November 13, 2006: Induction into Hockey Hall of Fame

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

2006: Elected to Hockey Hall of Fame

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

November 22, 2008: Canadiens Retired Roy's Jersey

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

October 2, 2013: First Game as Avalanche Coach

On October 2, 2013, in his first regular season game as coach, Patrick Roy led the Colorado Avalanche to a 6–1 win over the Anaheim Ducks, and was involved in a shouting match with coach Bruce Boudreau. Roy tied Mario Tremblay for the most consecutive wins at the beginning of an NHL coaching career.

2013: Jack Adams Award Winner

In the 2013-14 season, Patrick Roy coached the Colorado Avalanche to 112 points, winning the Central Division title and tying a franchise record with 52 wins. He subsequently won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's top coach.