Nicolas Roy
Definition
Nicolas Roy is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL), known for his powerful forechecking and physical presence on the ice.
Born in Amos, Quebec, on February 5, 1997, Roy was drafted by the Vegas Golden Knights in 2015 and later signed a five-year contract with them before being traded to Toronto.
Examples
Nicolas Roy a défoncé la défense adverse comme un bulldozer québécois en pleine tempête de neige.
Nicolas Roy bulldozed through the opposing defense like a Quebecois snowplow in a blizzard.
Avec Nicolas Roy sur la glace, les gardiens adverses vérifient deux fois leur masque avant de siffler le début du jeu.
With Nicolas Roy on the ice, opposing goalies double-check their masks before the puck drops.
Les fans de Toronto chantent déjà 'Roy le Roi' en imaginant les Coupes Stanley à venir.
Toronto fans are already chanting 'Roy the King' while dreaming of upcoming Stanley Cups.
Nicolas Roy transforme les mises en échec en art moderne, laissant les adversaires étourdis et admiratifs.
Nicolas Roy turns body checks into modern art, leaving opponents dazed and oddly impressed.