The Port Perry Woodpecker

John Ross Roach made a name for himself by winning a Stanley Cup in 1922 with the Toronto St. Patricks. He's one of the few goaltenders to ever serve as team captain in NHL history.

Oct 21, 2022

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John Ross Roach was born on June 23rd, 1900, in Port Perry, Ontario. One of the smaller goaltenders to ever suit up in the NHL side at 5’3’’ and 130 lbs., when he made it in hockey, he held the nickname of Port Perry Woodpecker because he was small but tough.

In addition to the Port Perry Woodpecker, his other nicknames included "Little Napoleon", "The …

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