Patrick Roy's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Ice Hockey
Patrick Roy's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Fractures | Left Hand | 2002-12-09 | Missed several weeks of play and required a cast. | The fracture was a significant injury, and his absence was felt by the team. It highlighted the risks goalies face. | Blocked a high-speed puck with his left hand, leading to a fracture. | 6 weeks | Casting followed by physical therapy to regain strength and mobility. | Temporary impact; resumed normal performance post-recovery. | Minor anxiety about hand injuries. | No previous fractures reported. | 2003-01-21 | Severe | Casting and physical therapy. | Orthopedic specialist and team physiotherapist. | No long-term effects reported. | Improved protective gear and technique adjustments. | 10 games | Severe pain and swelling. | Low after full recovery. | Team medical staff and family. | Home and team training facility. |
| Head Injuries | Head | 1996-11-04 | Experienced dizziness and confusion, had to leave the game. | The concussion led to increased scrutiny on player safety and head injuries in the NHL. | Received a blow to the head from an opponent's stick during a game. | 2 weeks | Complete rest and gradual return to physical activity under medical supervision. | Heightened awareness of head injuries and their potential impact. | Increased caution and concern about head impacts. | No previous concussions reported. | 1996-11-19 | Mild | Rest and monitoring for symptoms. | Neurologist and team doctor. | No long-term effects reported. | Improved helmet technology and stricter enforcement of rules against head hits. | 4 games | Dizziness, confusion, and headache. | Moderate, with increased risk of future concussion | Team medical staff and family. | Home and team training facility. |
| Sprains | Left Knee | 2001-01-19 | Had to be helped off the ice and missed several weeks of play. | The injury was a significant blow to the team as Roy was a key player. His absence was a factor in the team's performance slump. | While making a save, Roy's left knee twisted awkwardly. | 4 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) followed by physical therapy. | Recovered fully but had to be cautious with knee movements. | Increased awareness and caution regarding knee movements. | First significant knee injury. | 2001-02-17 | Moderate | RICE method and physiotherapy. | Team doctor and physiotherapist. | No significant long-term issues reported. | Knee braces and strengthening exercises. | 8 games | Swelling and pain in the knee. | Moderate initially, decreased after full recovery. | Team medical staff, coaches, and family. | Team training facility. |
| Strains | Right Shoulder | 1999-03-14 | Missed several games and had to undergo physical therapy. | The injury occurred during a critical phase of the season. Roy's absence was felt by the team as they struggled to maintain their defensive strength. | During a game, Patrick Roy made a high glove save and felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder. | 3 weeks | Intensive physiotherapy sessions focusing on strengthening the shoulder muscles. | Temporary setback; however, he returned to form shortly after. | Mild anxiety about re-injury but remained confident in his abilities. | None reported in the same area prior to this. | 1999-04-05 | Moderate | Physical therapy and rest. | Team physiotherapist and orthopedic specialist. | No long-term effects reported. | Strengthening and conditioning exercises for the shoulder. | 6 games | Sharp pain and limited range of motion. | Low after full recovery. | Team medical staff and family support. | Team training facility. |
Patrick Roy's Sports Injuries Videos
Canadiens' Patrick Roy injured in 1990-91
Dec. 1990 - Patrick Roy injured, JC Bergeron takes over, and the Habs have to bail Keane, Skrudland, and Corson out of jail for causing...
Patrick Roy Moments: The End in Montreal
December 2, 1995: Patrick Roy feels humiliated by his coach after giving up 9 goals on 26 shots and vows never to play for the...
Gotta See It: Price's stunning save brings a smile to Patrick Roy's face.
Carey Price makes an impressive acrobatic save against the Ottawa Senators, reminiscent of former Habs goalie Patrick Roy's style, bringing a smile to Roy's face in the stands.
Avalanche coach Patrick Roy gets into a verbal altercation with Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau. October 2, 2013.
Tempers flared at the end of the Avs' home opener, where they routed the Ducks 6-1. Avs head coach Patrick Roy, known for his...
SN Throwback: Roy Gets Shelled, Then Wants Out of Montreal
On December 2nd, 1995, Patrick Roy of the Montreal Canadiens was left in the game against the Detroit Red Wings, conceding nine goals on 26 shots before being pulled. This led to a significant incident where Roy, after being mocked by the crowd, expressed his frustration to the Canadiens' President. Four days later, Roy and Captain Mike Keane were traded to the Colorado Avalanche, a move that led to the Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup that season. This trade was one of the most controversial in Canadiens history.
