Hall of Fame goalie Luongo inducted into Canucks Ring of Honor

Few players in Vancouver Canucks history are as unforgettable as Roberto Luongo. But, just in case, the team decided to induct him into their Ring of Honor on Thursday.

Luongo, a 2022 inductee into the Hockey Hall of Fame, is first on the Canucks career list in wins (252), shutouts (38) and second in goals against average (2.36) and save percentage (.919).

“Every single great memory I have happened on this ice right here," Luongo said to the adoring crowd who showered him with "Luuu" chants throughout.

The legendary goalie was brought out to the ice by former teammates Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin and Cory Schneider, and Luongo's wife Gina and children Gabriella and Gianni.

Schneider lauded his former goalie tandem partner before bringing him out to the ice.

“Coming into the league as a young goalie I could not have asked for a better influence and mentor and teammate. He has his own unique style, his own unique flair, something I can never emulate or wish to do,” Schneider said.

Current Canucks players all wore No. 1 and Luongo's last name on their jerseys for warmups. Luongo would be joined by his family to drop the ceremonial first puck between Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko and Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky.

During the singing of 'O Canada' the Rogers Arena scoreboard played highlights of Canada's gold-medal winning performance from 2010, which took place in Vancouver. He also recalled numerous specific plays from playoff victories.

“So, thank you for making me live those unbelievable moments. They would not be possible without you guys here and your reaction and support,” Luongo said.

Luongo thanked fans in attendance for pushing him to be the best player and person he could be.

“It was a great eight years, it wasn’t always rainbows and butterflies, there were hard times but I think those are the times that made me who I am today and I thank you because you pushed me to be a better person and better goalie," Luongo said. "And I stand here today and I thank you from the bottom of my heart."

“Last thing," Luongo said, unable to refrain from a crowd-pleasing quip. "Let's free the skate jersey.”

NHL.com independent correspondent Kevin Woodley contributed to this report