[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25077]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       PATRICK ROY: THE GREATEST

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 2000

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the greatest goal 
tender in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL). Patrick Roy, 
a perennial Hall of Famer representing the Colorado Avalanche, earned 
the distinction of the winningest goalie in NHL history on Tuesday, 
October 17th by winning his 448th game. This is an incredible personal 
achievement in the sporting world, and a proud day for the people of 
Colorado.
  In his professional career, Patrick Roy has hoisted three Stanley Cup 
Trophies, three Vezina Trophies given to the league's best goalie, and 
the Conn Smythe Trophy, which is given to the Most Valuable Player of 
the post season. He holds the record for the most seasons winning 
twenty games or more, and he has more post season wins and shutouts 
than anyone in the history of the National Hockey League. As a young 
player for the Montreal Canadiens, Patrick Roy dazzles the hockey world 
with his quick reflexes and athletic ability when he won his first 
Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy as a rookie in 1986. In Colorado, a 
more mature Patrick Roy intimidates opposing teams with his confidence 
and poise as the greatest clutch goal tender of all time.
  Patrick Roy is a fierce competitor whose passion and dedication 
define the sport of hockey. These very attributes were on display 
Tuesday night as he denied twenty seven shots on goal en route to 
leading the Colorado Avalanche to a dramatic overtime victory against 
the Washington Capitols. As a proud resident of Colorado, Patrick Roy 
donates his time off the ice by actively participating in many 
Avalanche charity functions. He is a loving father who ritually writes 
the names of his three young children on his stick before every game to 
give him inspiration and strength. He is an incredible athlete. It is 
with tremendous pride that I stand here today to recognize one of 
Colorado's best athletes. Patrick Roy is a legend in the history of 
sport, and an inspiration to sports enthusiasts and fans.

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