Buy it Now Price: 1,4999See Auction: HEREAs a net-minder it often seemed as if Patrick Roy was somehow two places at once. In the same spirit, this unique piece combines to eras of his stories career, both is early days in Montreal and his second prime in Colorado. With one “3″ hailing from his Canadien days and the second from his time with the Avalanche, the compose 33 jersey celebrates the legendary goalies achievement in both cities, bringing the Stanley Cup to Montreal in 1986 and 1993, then taking it to Denver in 1996 and 2001. Inducted into the Hockey hall of Fame in 2006, Roy is arguably the greatest goaltender to ever reside between the pipes, revolutionizing the way the position is played to this day with his butterfly style approach. Though among the league’s best throughout the regular season, Roy upped the ante come playoff time, the only hockey player at any position to win the Conn Smythe Trophy 3 times, given to the most valuable player over the course of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.Roy played 11 seasons in Montreal before being traded to Colorado in what is widely considered one of the worst sports transactions of all time and a move the Canadiens would soon come to regret. Roy nearly matched his Montreal numbers in only 8 seasons with his new team, racking up 262 regular season wins, compared to 289 in Montreal, and 81 playoff wins, compared to 70 in Montreal. At the time of his retirement, Roy held the NHL record for most goaltender wins, though it would later be broken by Martin Brodeur. Roy still holds the record for most playoff wins with 151 and combined playoff/regular season wins with 702. Roy became only the 6th player in NHL history to have his jersey retired by two different franchises, as both Montreal and Colorado paid tribute to his 33. Aside from his talent on the ice, Roy was also known for his superstition, never skating on the blue line (rather jumping over it on his way to and from net), talking to the goal posts like old friends and avoiding reporters on game day like opposing pucks would avoid the back of the net. Let “St. Patrick,” as fans endearingly called him, bring a little luck and superstition to your home with this truly inimitable piece.
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