Mathieu Roy

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Position Defence
Shoots Left
Height
Weight
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
214 lb (97 kg/15 st 4 lb)
NHL Team Edmonton Oilers
Nationality Flag of Canada Canada
Born August 10, 1983 (1983-08-10) (age 24),
Saint-Georges, QC, CAN
NHL Draft 215th overall, 2003
Edmonton Oilers
Pro career 2006 – present

Mathieu Roy (born August 10, 1983 in Saint-Georges, Quebec) is a professional ice hockey defenceman with the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.

[edit] Playing Career

Roy was drafted in the seventh round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, 215th overall, by the Edmonton. To date, most of Roy's professional career has been spent in the American Hockey League, with the Toronto and Edmonton Roadrunners, and the Hamilton Bulldogs. He's also spent NHL time with the Oilers.

On January 10, 2007, while on a recall, Roy scored his first NHL goal against the San Jose Sharks.

On November 2, 2007, after only a few minutes into a game, Roy was checked into the boards by Nashville Predators forward Jordin Tootoo, forcing Roy to leave the game with a shoulder injury.

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