The Vancouver Canucks will induct former goaltender Roberto Luongo into the team's Ring of Honour on Dec. 14.
Luongo's induction was unanimously voted on by other former players, broadcasters, and members of the hockey club and was originally announced on November 30, 2022.
Drafted by the New York Islanders in 1997, Luongo spent several seasons with the Florida Panthers before he was traded to the Canucks in 2006. Over eight seasons in Vancouver, the Montreal native appeared in 448 regular-season games.
He is the club's all-time wins leader with 252 wins and also holds the franchise record for career shutouts (38), saves in a game (72), wins in a season (47) and games played in a season (75). Among Canuck goaltenders who played in 100 games or more, Luongo also ranks first in goals-against average (2.36) and save-percentage (.919).
Helping the team advance to the playoffs four times, he played a major role in the Canucks' journey to the 2011 Stanley Cup Final. Over 64 post-season game appearances, he recorded 32 wins with the team.
In 2014, Luongo was traded back to the Panthers where he spent the remainder of his NHL career.
"We are glad to officially have a date set for Roberto's incredibly well-deserved induction to the Canucks Ring of Honour," said president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford. "He is one of the greatest players to ever represent this team and his legacy continues in Vancouver to this day. As proud as we are to recognize Roberto with this achievement, it is as much of an honour for the organization and our fans to be able to celebrate him again in our building."
"Roberto is one of the greatest Canucks of all time and we are thrilled to be able to officially congratulate him and celebrate all his accomplishments with this franchise," said team owner Francesco Aquilini. "For eight years, he amazed and entertained us, brought us to our feet, and made us believe. He was a true professional who led by example, both on and off the ice, and we look forward to permanently recognizing him in the Ring of Honour alongside other Vancouver Canucks legends."
Luongo marks the eighth player to be inducted into the Canucks Ring of Honour, as it presently includes Orland Kurtenbach, Kirk McLean, Thomas Gradin, Harold Snepsts, Pat Quinn, Mattias Ohlund, and Alex Burrows.
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