Former Canucks goalkeeper Roberto Luongo joins team as Ring of Honor

Former Vancouver Canucks goalkeeper Roberto Luongo will join the team’s Ring of Honor next season, the club announced Wednesday.

Luongo spent eight seasons (2006-2014) in the Canucks jersey, setting multiple franchise records and leading the team to a Stanley Cup appearance in 2010-11.

The Montreal native is the franchise leader in wins (252) and shutouts (38). He also tops the list for save percentage (.919) and goals average (2.36) among players who have played at least his 100 games.

“We are proud to welcome Roberto to the Canucks’ Ring of Honor Hall of Fame list,” said team principal Jim Rutherford in a statement. And thanks to those moments, he’s rightly seen as one of the best goaltenders our game has ever seen.

“He has been a fierce competitor for this team and a great leader. It is an honor to recognize his contribution to this organization and city.”

The 43-year-old played in the NHL for 20 years before announcing his retirement after the 2018-2019 season.

Drafted 4th overall in the 1997 draft by the New York Islanders, he spent his rookie year (1999-2000) before moving to the Florida Panthers from 2000-2005. He played the last five his seasons of his career with the Panthers.

Luongo also led Canada to two Olympic gold medals in 2010 and 2014.

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