The Port Perry Woodpecker

This is John Ross Roach, small in stature but big on nicknames.

Standing just 5'5" high and tipping the scales at about 130lbs, John Ross Roach was one of the smallest goalies ever to guard a NHL cage. He also had two great nicknames. He was dubbed "Little Napoleon," a reference to both his size and temperament. He was also more enamouredly called "The Port Perry Woodpecker," referring to his hometown in Ontario. He may also have been known as "The House Cleaner."

John Ross Roach is the newest biography here at Greatest Hockey Legends. Other newcomers include:

The Cornwall Colt - Cy Denneny
The Duke - Gordon Keats