Patrick Roy is a renowned figure in professional ice hockey. Nicknamed "Saint Patrick," Roy played 11 years with the Montreal Canadiens and eight with the Colorado Avalanche, winning four Stanley Cups, two with each team. He is the only player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy three times across three decades and with two different teams.
Roy popularized the butterfly style of goaltending and holds several records, including the most NHL playoff wins (151) and games played by a goaltender (247). The Canadiens and Avalanche have retired his No. 33 jersey. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2006, he was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in 2017. As a coach, Roy led the Quebec Remparts to two Memorial Cup victories (2006, 2023) and won the NHL's Jack Adams Award in 2014 with the Colorado Avalanche.
Patrick Roy parents
Legendary NHL goaltender Patrick Roy was born in Quebec City to Barbara Miller-Roy and Michel Roy. His mother Barbara Roy faced a significant health battle in 2006 when she contracted necrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating disease. The condition was reportedly triggered by a minor injury she sustained after falling off an exercise ball and cutting her elbow. The bacteria spread rapidly, leading to the amputation of her arm to save her life as per ABC News.
Michel Roy, the father of Patrick Roy, had a notable career in the Quebec government, serving for over 26 years in various senior positions, including Deputy Minister of Tourism and Communications as per Patrick Roy’s biography book titled Patrick Roy: Winning, Nothing Else. Roy has a younger brother Stéphane Roy.
Patrick Roy ex-wife
Patrick Roy's ex-wife is Michèle Piuze. The couple married on June 9, 1990, and divorced in 2003. Roy and Michèle Piuze have three children - Jonathan, Frederick, and Jana. Their marriage faced public scrutiny in October 2000, when Patrick Roy was arrested for a domestic dispute. During the incident, Michèle Piuze made a 911 call, which she ended without speaking, prompting police intervention. Roy admitted to pulling two bedroom doors off their hinges during an argument about in-laws. He was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor criminal mischief and domestic violence but was not formally charged. The incident likely contributed to their eventual separation as per ABC News. However, even after separation, they choose to celebrate family functions. Jana Roy, daughter of Roy and Michèle Piuze shared her wedding pictures where both his parents seem like family.
Michèle Piuze is the founder of MP Medic, a medical-aesthetic clinic. Established over 35 years ago, MP Medic offers services such as laser treatments, photorejuvenation, and medical aesthetic procedures, including Botox and fillers.
Patrick Roy's kids
Patrick Roy has three children with his ex-wife, Michèle Piuze. Their names are Jonathan, Frederick, and Jana. Jonathan and Frederick both played hockey for the Quebec Remparts during Patrick Roy’s tenure as head coach.
Jonathan Roy
Jonathan Roy is the older son of Patrick Roy who was born on March 15, 1989. He is a Canadian pop singer-songwriter and former junior ice hockey goaltender. Jonathan initially pursued hockey, playing as a goaltender for the Quebec Remparts, where his father served as head coach. However, at age 18, he transitioned to music after Patrick encouraged him to consider alternative career paths. Jonathan found inspiration in artists like John Mayer and Ray LaMontagne and began his musical journey.
Jonathan has released several albums, including his major-label debut, Mr. Optimist Blues (2017), which featured collaborations with Corey Hart. His music blends modern pop with elements of reggae and soft rock. He currently resides in Toronto and continues to perform and record music.
Frederick Roy
Frederick Piuze-Roy is the younger son of Patrick Roy. He was born on February 26, 1991, in Montreal, Quebec, and is a former professional ice hockey player. Frederick played as a center, shooting left-handed, and stood 5 ft 10 in tall.
During his junior career, he played for the Quebec Remparts in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), a team his father coached. His professional career began with the Rochester Americans, the AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, for the 2012–13 season. Over two seasons, he contributed primarily in a checking-line role, scoring a career-high eight goals during the 2013–14 season and competing in the Spengler Cup with the Amerks.
After two seasons, Frederick retired from hockey to pursue higher education and explore opportunities outside of professional sports.
Jana Roy
Jana Roy is the daughter of Patrick Roy but her age is not known. As per her Instagram profile, she is a high school teacher and married to Piette-Cedric Labrie, an ice hockey personal coach in Quebec City. The couple has two kids who are into ice hockey. Jana Roy shared many videos on her Instagram account where her kids are already into goaltending like their grandfather Patrick Roy.
FAQs on Patrick Roy family
A. Patrick Roy has three children Jonathan, Frederick, and Jana Roy.
A. Jonathan and Frederick both played hockey for the Quebec Remparts during Patrick Roy’s tenure as head coach of the team. However, they are no longer associated with hockey.
A. Patrick Roy has a younger brother Stéphane Roy.
A. Yes, Patrick Roy has two grandsons, his daughter Jana Roy's sons who already are into ice hockey.