Patrick Roy: Winning. Nothing Else. - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470156163 ISBN 13: 9780470156162

Publisher: Wiley, 1709

Synopsis

The bestselling bio of Hall-of-Famer Patrick Roy-now in a highly anticipated English-language edition

Since it published in Canada in November 2007, Le Guerrier became an instant hit, quickly selling out its first print run. For fans of Patrick Roy, the NHL's legendary goaltender, the book provided the first truly intimate, no-holds-barred look at the early life and meteoric rise of their hero, told from a unique perspective: his father's. Written by Michel Roy, himself an impassioned hockey fan, Patrick Roy: Winning, Nothing Else offers keen insights on Patrick's indomitable will to win, how he revolutionized goaltending and popularized the butterfly style, as well as his role models and inspiration, and his relationships with teachers, teammates, the media, hockey scouts and coaches, agents and players.

• Reveals what makes Patrick tick, taking us behind the scenes and into the family life of one of the greatest goaltenders of all time
• Offers a candid look at Patrick's blunders, faults and difficulties, including the heartbreaking move from Montreal that nearly broke his spirit

While much has been written and said about Patrick Roy, this father's look at his famous son offers fans everywhere an unusually in-depth and authoritative look at this complicated and driven athlete.

About this title

From the Back Cover

WINNING. NOTHING ELSE.

In the early 1970s, a young Patrick Roy laced up his hockey skates for the very first time, like thousands of other kids. Thirty years later, he stands as one of the winningest goaltenders of all time. His indomitable will to win and his focus on being the very best brought him four Stanley Cups, three Conn Smythe trophies, three Vézina trophies, and many more individual honors. An incredible hockey talent who was instrumental in changing the very art of goaltending, Roy's success was driven as much by determination and perseverance as by talent.

Patrick Roy: Winning. Nothing Else. brings to life Patrick Roy's phenomenal career, and unmasks his more mysterious personal side. Michel Roy, the father of this great sports legend, reveals what makes Patrick tick, taking us behind the scenes and into the family life of one of the greatest goaltenders of all time: his will to win; the art of protecting the goal; how he revolutionized goaltending by helping to develop and popularize the butterfly style; his role models and inspiration; his relationships with teachers, teammates, and the media, as well as with coaches, agents and other players.

The author holds nothing back as he reveals with drama, tension, and emotion, the blunders, faults and difficulties of the famous goalie, including the heartbreaking move away from Montreal that nearly broke Patrick Roy's spirit. Patrick Roy reveals the man behind the mask-the hopes and disappointments, triumphs and failures, and the all too human side of a man whom many consider the greatest goaltender in the history of hockey.

About the Author

Michel Roy is the father of Patrick Roy. He had a distinguished career with the Quebec government until 1996, holding several senior management positions for more than 26 years, including Deputy Minister of Tourism, Deputy Minister of Communications, and the Quebec government s representative in Chicago for 12 midwest states. He is also an accomplished jazz musician and composer, and is currently chair of Telefilm Canada. He lives in West-Bolton, Quebec."

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1709
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470156163
• ISBN 13: 9780470156162
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 518