Videos: Patrick Roy fights show intensity he'll bring as Avalanche's new coach

Videos: Patrick Roy fights show intensity he’ll bring as Avalanche’s new coach

Goalies aren't exactly known for fighting. But as you can see by some of the many videos on view below, Patrick Roy, among the best players to ever wear a Colorado Avalanche sweater, wasn't afraid to throw down. He'll need that bare-knuckle passion now that he's finally accepted the job...

Goalies aren’t exactly known for fighting. But as you can see by some of the many videos on view below, Patrick Roy, among the best players to ever wear a Colorado Avalanche sweater, wasn’t afraid to throw down.

He’ll need that bare-knuckle passion now that he’s finally accepted the job as the Avs’ coach. Can he make Coloradans care again about the team, which sucked hard enough to land the first draft pick in the next NHL draft? Check out the clips below and decide.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMqixqzKoRQ

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