Patrick Roy will become the next head coach of the Colorado Avalanche, the team announced Thursday. The Avs said they've reached an agreement in principle with Roy, who will become the franchise's new coach and vice president of hockey operations. The former goalie spent parts of eight seasons with Colorado and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2006. Roy began his career with Montreal, winning two Stanley Cup trophies for the Canadiens. But things began to sour in a game against Detroit on Dec. 2, 1995, when Roy allowed nine goals before he was finally taken out in the second period. Roy was so irate he told Montreal it was his last game for the team. Four days later, he was dealt to Colorado. A few months later, Roy helped the Avs capture their first Stanley Cup. Source: ESPN
