A more mellow Roy has Avalanche in playoff contention
A more mellow Roy has Avalanche in playoff contention
[...] Patrick Roy took up skating instead, elevating teams along the way with his cool play in net and his fiery attitude.
[...] as coach of the Colorado Avalanche, he's trying to master the art of emotional balance, when to use his spirited voice — not to mention his menacing stare — and when to back off.
A more peaceful Patrick has the Avalanche in playoff contention during his third season behind the bench.
Day 1 wasn't exactly a shining example, when he pounded on the glass partition in fury during his first regular-season game as coach.
[...] as a coach, you're learning to control your emotions because if you don't control it, it's going to have a negative effect on the players.
When Roy gets home after games, he scrutinizes every decision he made, from lineup combinations to power-play opportunities.
— Before the 1984 draft, the family went to brunch and dropped a coin into a machine that forecast lucky numbers for the day.
— Roy was a talented tennis player and swimmer, one of the best breaststrokers in the province for his age.