Ten Degrees of Patrick Roy Trivia Quiz

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

Patrick Roy and Ron Tugnutt played together for two seasons in Montreal, before Ron Tugnutt was traded. In his 15 games, Ron Tugnutt managed a 3-6-2 record with zero shutouts and an unimpressive 0.878% save average. Ron Tugnutt has also played for the Quebec Nordiques, Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Dallas Stars.

In 16 NHL seasons, Ron Tugnutt played in 537 games, earning 186 wins, 239 losses, 62 ties, 26 shutouts and a 0.895% save average.

Answer: Edmonton Oilers

During the 1991-92 season, Bill Ranford played in 67 of the Edmonton Oilers' 82 contests. Ranford posted a 27-26-10 record with a 3.58 goals against average, one shutout and a 0.884% save average. In his career, Bill Ranford played in 647 games for the Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning and the Detroit Red Wings before retiring during the 1999-00 season.

Answer: Washington Capitals

Bill Ranford played in a total of 40 games for the Washington Capitals over two seasons. Ranford played two more seasons before his retirement. Olaf Kolzig was drafted 19th overall by the Capitals in 1989. Kolzig had always been a solid goaltender, but he was on a consistently shaky Capitals team.

His closest claim to a Stanley Cup occurred in the 1997-98 season when he led the Caps to the Stanley Cup final. After defeating Boston, Ottawa, and Buffalo, the Capitals were swept in the final by the Detroit Red Wings.

Answer: St. Louis Blues and Phoenix Coyotes

Brent Johnson played for the St. Louis Blues for five seasons, until the 2003-04 season when he was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes. As of the end of the 2006-07 season, Johnson had played in 207 contests, earning 92 wins, 80 losses, 13 ties and 8 overtime losses. He also earned 13 shutouts and a 0.902% save average.

Answer: Dwayne Roloson

Brent Johnson had played in six games for the Blues before the 2000 training camp. Roloson had already played for four seasons before entering the Blues training camp, yet Johnson beat him for the backup spot. Roman Turek was the starting goalie for most of his NHL career. Turek played in eight seasons for the Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues and the Dallas Stars.

In 328 games, Turek earned a 159-115-43 record with 27 shutouts, a 2.31 goals against average and a 0.907% save average.

Answer: Dallas Stars

Roman Turek played three seasons for the Dallas Stars before moving on. Andy Moog, a highly experienced goalie entered the NHL in the 1980-81 season as a backup to Grant Fuhr. He won three Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers. Moog also played for the Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars and Montreal Canadiens before retiring at the end of the 1997-98 season.

In his 18 NHL seasons, Moog played in 713 games, earning a 372-209-88 record with 28 shutouts, a 3.13 GAA, and a 0.892% save average.

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

During the 1997-98 season, Thibault and Moog shared goaltending duties pretty evenly. Thibault played in 47 games, while Moog played in 42. As of the conclusion of the 2006-07 season, Jocelyn Thibault had played in 574 NHL contests, compiling 235 wins, 234 losses, 68 ties and 5 overtime losses. Thibault also recorded 37 shutouts with a 2.74 GAA and a 0.904% save average.

Answer: Michael Leighton and Craig Anderson

Steve Passmore appeared in 11 games as a backup to Thibault. Thibault played in 62 games, while backup goaltender Michael Leighton played in 8 games and goalie Craig Anderson played in 6. In his career, Steve Passmore has played in 93 games, compiling a 23-44-12 record with 2 shutouts, a 2.79 GAA and a 0.895% save average.

Answer: Yes

The 2000-01 season saw a large contingent of goaltenders play for the Los Angeles Kings. Felix Potvin played in 27 games, Jamie Storr played in 45 games, Steve Passmore played in 14 games, Stephane Fiset played in 7 games, and Travis Scott played in 1 game. Stephane Fiset was an extremely underrated goaltender. If any hockey fan was asked who he was, many would be surprised that Fiset was a goalie who played in 390 contests, acquiring 164 wins. Fiset also recorded 16 shutouts, a 0.899% save average and, not to mention, a Stanley Cup in 1996.

Answer: Colorado Avalanche

What could possibly be said about Patrick Roy? Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Patrick Roy is the NHL's ultimate goaltender who can be judged not only by his stats, but by his grittiness. In 19 NHL seasons, Patrick Roy played in 1029 games, recording 551 wins, 315 losses and 131 ties.

He also recorded 66 shutouts, a 2.54 goals against average, and a 0.910% save average. He had also played in 247 playoff contests, recording a 151-94 record with 23 shutouts and a 0.918% save average. Other accolades "Saint Patrick" is credited with include 4 Stanley Cups(1986,1993,1996,2001), 3 Conn Smythe Trophies(1986, 1993, 2001), 5 William Jennings Trophies (1987-1989, 1992, 2002), and 3 Vezina Trophies (1989, 1990, 1992).

His very open goaltending style always helped him rack up the penalty minutes, as well; 262 to be exact!