John Ross Roach

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John Ross Roach (June 23, 1900 – July 9, 1973) was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League. Roach was known for his acrobatic style of goaltending.

Roach was born in Port Perry, Ontario. He was a First Team All-Star during the 1932–33 NHL season. He won a Stanley Cup in 1922. His nicknames were "Little Napoleon", "The Housecleaner", and "The Port Perry Cucumber"

He was one of only seven goalies in the NHL to captain his team when he was with the Toronto St. Patricks during the 1924-25 season.

Legacy

In 2009, Roach was ranked No. 64 on the all-time list of New York Rangers in the book 100 Ranger Greats (John Wiley & Sons).

External links

hockeygoalies.org
Profile on Rangers website

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Name	Roach, John
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Short description	Canadian ice hockey player
Date of birth	June 23, 1900
Place of birth
Date of death	July 9, 1973
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