BREAKING NEWS: Avalanche Icon Patrick Roy Pledges £30 Million to Launch “Safe Haven” at Ball Arena
DENVER, CO – In a historic announcement that has sent shockwaves through the Colorado community, legendary goaltender Patrick Roy has officially pledged to donate his entire £30 million ($37.5 million) in career bonuses and sponsorship earnings to a massive humanitarian project in Denver.
The announcement was made earlier today during an emotional session with members of the Colorado Avalanche Ticket Club at Ball Arena (formerly the Pepsi Center). Roy detailed that the funds are designated specifically to transform the urban core around the arena by funding the construction of 150 permanent housing units and 250 emergency shelter beds, providing a critical lifeline for Denver’s homeless population.
“This is about defending a different kind of net,” Roy said… read more
This staggering act of philanthropy comes just two weeks after Roy was fired as head coach of the New York Islanders on April 5, 2026. Rather than taking time away from the sport, the Hall of Famer has chosen to return to the city where he won two of his four Stanley Cups to leave a permanent mark on its social infrastructure. Roy explained that his vision is to set a new standard for how athletes give back, ensuring that the area surrounding his former “home” becomes a place of safety and dignity for all residents.
