Roberto Luongo to be inducted into Canucks Ring of Honour

Former Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo will have one more accolade to add to his resume, with the club announcing he will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honour.

Luongo, who played for Vancouver from 2006 to 2014, will formally receive the recognition next season at an unannounced date. The induction into the prestigious club was unanimously voted on by a group of ex-players, broadcasters, and other members of the Canucks.

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President of Hockey Operations for the Canucks, Jim Rutherford, says the team is proud to welcome Luongo to the “prestigious” club.

“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,” he said in a statement.

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Luongo holds numerous franchise records for the Canucks, including being the team’s all-time leader in wins and shutouts. “Bobby Lu” was also the starting goaltender for the Canucks’ Stanley Cup Finals run in 2010, where the team ultimately fell to the Boston Bruins.

Earlier in the month, Luongo was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame alongside fellow Canucks Daniel and Henrik Sedin — all in the first year they became eligible.

“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 Canucks 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 will be the eighth player inducted into the Canucks’ Ring of Honour, joining Orland Kurtenbach, Kirk McLean, Thomas Gradin, Harold Snepsts, Pat Quinn, Mattias Ohlund, and Alex Burrows.