Habs To Retire Roy’s #33
30/08/2008 07:12
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens plan to retire jersey No. 33 of goaltender Patrick Roy in November, Montreal La Presse reported Friday.
A Canadiens spokesman would not confirm the report, saying the team does not comment on jersey retirements.
Roy, meanwhile, told the newspaper that he was unaware of any plans to retire his number.
"I don't know what's going on with that," said the Hall of Famer. "For sure it would be a great honour."
Roy led Montreal to Stanley Cups in 1986 and 1993 and is considered as one of the top goaltenders in NHL history, posting a record 551 wins in 19 seasons with the Canadiens and the Colorado Avalanche.
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SWIVEL HIPS SAYS:
Despite his many faults and quirks, you can’t take away the fact that Roy was one helluva goalie.