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A Goaltending Idol
by Alanah McGinley on 11/21/08 at 12:33 PM ET
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From the Montreal Canadiens:
For one generation, the dream was to be like Maurice Richard or Guy Lafleur. For another, it was all about Patrick Roy.
Before Roy began showcasing his talents in the Canadiens’ crease in 1985, goaltending was generally reserved for the less athletic or, if you prefer, less talented. That changed quickly with the arrival of the Habs’ netminder, who suddenly had kids across Quebec clamoring to strap on the pads just like their idol.
When Roy decided to hang up his pads after a 19-year NHL career in 2002-03, the league was inundated with stoppers who grew up admiring the Habs’ No. 33. Just that year alone, there were 29 Quebec native goaltenders lacing up their skates in the NHL.
Update 1:45pm ET: Lynn Zinser at the New York Times has a great summation of Roy’s Top 10 Moments
The video below is a career retrospective in honor of Roy’s jersey retirement on Saturday night, with numerous other NHLers reflecting on his career.
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