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Patrick Roy conducts unusual practice following loss to Hurricanes
Following a series-opening loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy cooked up an unconventional practice to prepare his team for game 2 tonight.
Known for his distinctive approach, Roy conducted one of the shortest practices in Islanders history, lasting just 13 minutes. This move, while surprising, highlights his unique playoff coaching style.
"The shortest practice I've seen in a very long time," a local press member told me here in Carolina.
Patrick. Roy.
- Via journalist Anthony Martineau, from TVA Sports
Patrick. Roy.
- Via journalist Anthony Martineau, from TVA Sports
Islanders media members chuckled at the brevity, noting its place in team lore. As the Islanders regroup, Roy is placing his trust in goaltender Semyon Varlamov for tonight's game. Despite some calls for star goalie Ilya Sorokin to start, Roy is sticking with Varlamov.
🥅: Semyon Varlamov (NYI) 🅿️ is expected to start Game 2 on Monday @ CAR.
14-8-4 | 2.60 GAA | .917 SV% | 3 SO | +9.1 GSAx during the regular season.
14-8-4 | 2.60 GAA | .917 SV% | 3 SO | +9.1 GSAx during the regular season.
With this swift practice under their belts, the Islanders aim to shake off their initial setback and level the series against the Hurricanes on enemy ice tonight.
Source: Houseofhockey
Patrick Roy holds strange practice after losing to the Hurricanes
Patrick Roy holds strange practice after losing to the Hurricanes
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