Born in Quebec City, Quebec, October 5, 1965
Grew up a Nordiques fan despite his grandmother a major Canadiens fan.
Drafted in 1984 Starting his career with the Canadiens but ending with the Avalanche.
He was moved to the Avalanche after Mario Tremblay, the head coach of the Canadiens, refused to bench Roy during a high scoring rally against the Canadiens. To express his anger, he said he would never play for them again and asked to be traded.
Conn Smythe Trophies: 3
Stanley Cups: 4
Vezina Trophies: 3
Jennings Trophies: 5
NHL First All-Star Team: 4
NHL Second All-Star Team: 2
NHL All-Star Games: 9
Achievements: Only NHL player to win three Conn Smythe; NHL leader in career wins; only player to win Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe as a rookie; one of only three goalies to play 900 games (with Terry Sawchuk and Glenn Hall); holds the NHL record for most 30-win seasons (12); one of three with seven consecutive 30-win seasons (with Tony Esposito and Martin Brodeur); NHL All-Rookie Team selection 1985-1986; leader in Stanley Cup Playoff wins (148), shutouts (22), and minutes (14, 786); tied for most consecutive playoff wins (11, with Ed Belfour and Tom Barrasso); third-youngest goalie to win 300 NHL games (the two younger being Brodeur and Sawchuk); holds a 2.30 playoff goals-against average.