GPCanucksFan Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=423850 DENVER -- Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy is the new head coach and vice president of hockey operations of the Colorado Avalanche. Roy takes over the coaching duties from Joe Sacco, who was let go after Colorado finished this season last in the Western Conference with a 16-25 record. Roy played in Colorado for eight seasons before retiring in 2003. He won a Stanley Cup with the Avs in 1996 and 2001. "This is an unbelievable day for me," said Roy. "It's a new and exciting challenge that I am really looking forward to. I would like to thank Stan and Josh Kroenke for this opportunity as well as Joe Sakic for the trust they are putting in me. Almost 10 years to the day that I announced my retirement as a player I am back in Denver and hope the fans are as excited as I am." After retiring, the 47-year-old bought into the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, becoming vice president of hockey operations and then their head coach in 2005. Roy led the Remparts to a Memorial Cup victory the following season. Roy is reunited with former teammate and fellow Hall of Famer Joe Sakic, who was named the Avalanche's executive vice president of hockey operations on May 10. "All along Patrick was our top candidate and we are thrilled that he has decided to accept this offer," said Sakic. "Patrick has a great hockey mind, is a tremendous coach and there is no one more passionate about this game. He will bring that winning attitude to our dressing room to help this young team grow." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 He's had a ton of success coaching in the Junior levels and has the obvious familiarity with the franchise. Not a bad move at all by the Avs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apples Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Now they only need to sign Derek Roy. And they'll have two Roy Babys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I like feeling like Sherlock Holmes, having to scroll over the black lines to reveal the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPCanucksFan Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Don't know why the text is blacked out, not sure how to edit it, either click the link or highlight the text to read it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumquats Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Up on the top left when you edit or post something is an eraser looking tool that will "Remove Format" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPCanucksFan Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Up on the top left when you edit or post something is an eraser looking tool that will "Remove Format" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumquats Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Not a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 /topic/345342-report-patrick-roy-name-avalanches-new-head-coach/">http://forum.canucks.com/topic/345342-report-patrick-roy-name-avalanches-new-head-coach/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tystick Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Way to go Gillis! He should be our head coach! Next best thing is Vigneault... We need to hire him before it's too late! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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