Assault case against Patrick Roy’s son to go to trial; ex-player charged with on-ice assault

Assault case against Roy’s son to go to trial

SAGUENAY, Quebec — The son of NHL great Patrick Roy will stand trial.

Jonathan Roy will face assault charges for his on-ice beating of an opposing goalie in Quebec’s major junior league. He had been trying to get the case tossed out, but his request was rejected by Quebec court judge Valmont Beaulieu.

Jonathan Roy is a former goalie with the Quebec Remparts.