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Videos: Patrick Roy fights show intensity he’ll bring as Avalanche’s new coach

Goalies aren't exactly known for fighting. But as you can see by some of the many videos on view below, Patrick Roy, among the best players to ever wear a Colorado Avalanche sweater, wasn't afraid to throw down. He'll need that bare-knuckle passion now that he's finally accepted the job...
By Michael Roberts
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Goalies aren’t exactly known for fighting. But as you can see by some of the many videos on view below, Patrick Roy, among the best players to ever wear a Colorado Avalanche sweater, wasn’t afraid to throw down.

He’ll need that bare-knuckle passion now that he’s finally accepted the job as the Avs’ coach. Can he make Coloradans care again about the team, which sucked hard enough to land the first draft pick in the next NHL draft? Check out the clips below and decide.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMqixqzKoRQ

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Continue for more videos of new Colorado Avalanche coach Patrick Roy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzaI-FUPdrw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt8vvwIn-LM

Continue for more videos of new Colorado Avalanche coach Patrick Roy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ris_9d1FnuI&list=PL3032593110D4A26B

More from our Sports archive circa 2009: “Why did Patrick Roy say ‘no’ to Avalanche head coaching gig?“

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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