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Former Canuck Roberto Luongo to be inducted into team’s Ring of Honour

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WATCH: Roberto Luongo was a game short of winning a ring with the Canucks, but the team announced he will be in the Ring of Honour for his 8-year run in Vancouver. Barry Deley has more. – Dec 1, 2022

Former Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honour next season, the club announced Wednesday.

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

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The Montreal native is the franchise leader in wins (252) and shutouts (38). He also tops the list in save percentage (. 919) and goals-against average (2.36) among those with at least 100 games played.

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“We are proud to welcome Roberto to the prestigious list of Canucks Ring of Honour inductees,” team president Jim Rutherford said in a statement.

“Roberto experienced many of his career highlights as a Vancouver Canuck and is deservingly viewed as one of the best goaltenders our game has ever seen thanks to those moments.

“He was a fierce competitor and a tremendous leader for this team, and we are honoured to be able to acknowledge his contributions to this organization and city.”

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

He was drafted fourth overall in the 1997 draft by the New York Islanders where he spent his rookie year (1999-2000) before heading to the Florida Panthers, 2000 to 2005. He played the final five seasons of his career with the Panthers.

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

The Canucks said the ceremony will be announced at a later date.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 30, 2022.

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