Once again the Canadian showed great class with the homage to Patrick Roy, which we saw on the big screen before the game. Over the years I became friends with Patrick until we became neighbors in Florida.
Photos Martin Alarie
With a determined step, Patrick Roy made his way to the pre-game press conference.
Canadian fans of different generations, Isabelle Robillard and Philippe Leroux, proudly wore the jersey of their favorite player.
Martin Rivest and Isabelle Chouinard traveled from Quebec to attend the game and encourage their former Remparts coach Patrick Roy.
Immediately after the pre-game ceremony, Patrick Roy discussed strategy with his players.
Quebec's Martin Bonneau wore his Remparts jersey as a tribute to Patrick Roy, the Quebec team's former coach.
Lionel, Patrick Roy's grandson, is with his mother Jana, Patrick's daughter.
As we greeted each other on the way to his press conference before the game, I was so proud of him for never giving up on his goal of returning to the NHL as a coach.
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