John Ross Roach, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian ice hockey player
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Place of Birth: Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
About John Ross Roach
- John Ross Roach (June 23, 1900 – July 9, 1973) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League.
- His nicknames were "Little Napoleon", "The Housecleaner", and "The Port Perry Cucumber". Roach was born in Port Perry, Ontario.
- He won a Stanley Cup in 1922.
- Roach was one of only six goalies in the NHL to captain his team when he was with the Toronto St.
- Patricks during the 1924–25 season.
- He was a First Team All-Star during the 1932–33 NHL season.
- Roach was known for his acrobatic style of goaltending.
- In 2009, he was ranked No.
- 64 on the all-time list of New York Rangers in the book 100 Ranger Greats (John Wiley & Sons).
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