QUEBEC CITY — It was a special homecoming for Patrick Roy on Tuesday night at the Colisee. In front of thousands of adoring fans, the head coach of the Colorado Avalanche had his name raised to the rafters on a banner, honouring the NHL legend.
Even players like Quebec Remparts goalie Zach Fucale, who grew up in Rosemere, Que., were excited about the prospect of seeing Roy feted.
“It’s very special,” said Fucale. “The people here in Quebec really appreciated everything he’s done here and for the sport. I mean he’s a legend of the sport.