Patrick Roy

On October 5, 1965, Patrick Roy (Wah) was born in the city of Quebec, Canada. He has 2 parents, Barbara and Michael Roy. He has a younger brother, too. Roy was interested in hockey when he was seven and later joined a peewee hockey team as a goalie. Patrick Roy is a big part of the goaltending community because he revolutionized and made the butterfly hockey move popular and is now an idol for aspiring goaltenders. Patrick Roy’s childhood has had a lot of experience through education and interests. Firstly, Patrick Roy liked the sport of hockey ever since he was seven and joined a peewee hockey team. Roy had a brother named Stephane Roy who was also drafted to the NHL. Roy’s education was also good, and he was very intelligent. In the article, Patrick Roy - Canadian hockey player, by Encyclopedia.com, it says,”But in 1982 Roy dropped out of school in the eleventh grade, and with the support of his parents, played hockey for the Granby Bisons of the Quebec Junior league.” Patrick Roy revolutionized the style of goaltending with his butterfly positioning.…

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