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Evan Semon, Special to The Denver PostColorado Avalanche great Patrick Roy joins as one of 20 members of the fan-voted 20th anniversary team honored during a pre-game ceremony Dec. 7, 2015.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPatrick Roy of the Colorado Avalanche coaches his squad against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Pepsi Center on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPatrick Roy of the Colorado Avalanche argues with a referee during the second period. The Avalanche hosted the Wild in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche head coach Patrick Roy during the game against the Calgary Flames at the Pepsi Center Sept. 24, 2015.
Denver Post fileColorado coach Patrick Roy praised his players when talking to the media on April 19, 2014 after an NHL playoff game.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche head coach Patrick Roy and President and Governor of the Avalanche Josh Kroenke meet with the media during a press conference Oct. 7, 2014 at Family Sports Center.
Denver Post fileHead coach Patrick Roy addresses the team during practice drills at Family Sports Center in Centennial.
Denver Post fileThe Colorado Avalanche Hockey team and new head coach Patrick Roy take to the ice for practice at the Family Sports Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche coach Patrick Roy conducts drills during practice Oct. 7, 2014 at Family Sports Center.
Denver Post filePatrick Roy reacted to a call in his first game for the Avalanche in a preseason NHL game at the Pepsi Center on Sept. 18, 2013.
John Leyba, The Denver PostPatrick Roy, Head Coach/Vice President of Hockey Operations, Avalanche President Josh Kroenke and Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Joe Sakic answer questions during a press conference on May 28, 2013 at Pepsi Center.
Photo Courtesy of the Roy familyPatrick Roy, 8, in his goalie mask, with his brother Stephane, 6, and his parents. Christmas 1973.
Photo Courtesy of the Roy familyPatrick Roy, 8, with his father. Christmas 1973. Roy tries out his first goalie equipment.
John Leyba, The Denver PostPatrick Roy, head coach/vice president of hockey operations, answers questions during a press conference on May 28, 2013 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostThe Colorado Avalanche announced Patrick Roy as their new head coach/vice president of hockey operations May 28, 2013 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostPatrick Roy, Head Coach/Vice President of Hockey Operations answers questions during a press conference on May 28, 2013 at Pepsi Center.
Denver Post filePatrick Roy waives to the crowd at Pepsi Center. The Avs honored members of the 1995-96 Stanley Cup winning squad in a ceremony before the game.
John Leyba, The Denver PostPatrick Roy signs autographs for fans outside the Chop House in Lower Downtown on Sept. 6, 2010.
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Colorado Avalanche great Patrick Roy joins as one of 20 members of the fan-voted 20th anniversary team honored during a pre-game ceremony Dec. 7, 2015.
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