Sports: Roy's wife says she feared her husband

Roy's wife says she feared her husband

By Compiled from Times wires

LITTLETON, Colo. -- The wife of Patrick Roy, the goalie with the most career NHL wins, called 911 because she was afraid of what her husband would do as they argued about in-laws, according to a police report.

Michele Roy was not hurt during the dispute at their home early Sunday. The Avalanche goalie said he pulled one bedroom door off its hinges and damaged another when his wife called Greenwood Village police but hung up without speaking, said the report, released Monday.

Roy, 35, was arrested and charged Sunday with misdemeanor criminal mischief that occurred during an act of domestic violence. Under Colorado law, damaging property can be related to domestic violence if the act is meant to intimidate or punish an "intimate" partner.

Roy, looking somber and accompanied by his parents, sister and brother, stood with his hands clasped behind his back at a brief court appearance Monday. The initial hearing was postponed until Nov. 7. Roy remained free on $750 bail and left by a side door without commenting. His wife was absent.

The judge issued a restraining order that is standard in domestic dispute cases. It requires Roy to refrain from alcohol and illegal drugs. He is permitted to be in contact with his family and to travel with the team out of state.

After the Avalanche's practice, Roy read a brief statement. He said he could not comment on his arrest on the advice of his lawyer and asked the public to respect his family's privacy.

"Obviously, this is creating a distraction, and my wish is that this distraction will be over soon," he said. "I am thankful for the support I am getting from my family and every one of my teammates."

Teammates supported Roy, saying they believe he will remain focused after an eight-game unbeaten streak to start the season. The team's next game is at home Wednesday against Nashville.

"We've always stuck together, and we'll stick by Patrick," defenseman Ray Bourque said. "We know he is a quality person and a great family man."

Officers made a routine response to the 911 hang-up call at Roy's residence, where Michele Roy told them the two had been arguing.

Greenwood Village police said they had not received previous calls to the Roy residence.

Roy on Tuesday won his 448th career game, breaking the wins mark set by Terry Sawchuk.