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EKBLAD MAKES HISTORY
Aaron Ekblad’s selection for the 2016 All-Star Game secured his place in franchise history. The 19-year-old became just one of six Panthers ever selected for consecutive All-Star Games, the others being John Vanbiesbrouck, Viktor Kozlov, Pavel Bure, Sandis Ozolinsh and Roberto Luongo. Out of all the amazing names on that list, Ekblad was the first […]
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EVEN LEGENDS GET NERVOUS
Roberto Luongo’s first career trip to All-Star Weekend got off to a great start. The netminder won the goaltending portion of the 2004 Super Skills Competition, stopping an incredible 11 of 12 shots he faced against the best skaters in the league. Luongo looked cool as a cucumber in the net, but “I couldn’t believe […]
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HIGH-FIVE CLUB GIVES LUONGO A HAND, 2017
A line of eager Panthers fans reached out to Roberto Luongo in the tunnel before a game against the San Jose Sharks on December 1, 2017.
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JUST THE BEGINNING FOR LUONGO
Roberto Luongo was just 21 years old when he first took the ice for the Panthers. When he graced this cover of Growl in his first season on the team, do you think anyone knew what a star he would become?
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KID GOALIE SHINES IN ALL-STAR TOURNEY, 2018
A next generation Roberto Luongo? Jr. Panther Zach Shield finished third among goalies at the Mini One-on-One tournament, held during the 2018 NHL Honda All-Star Weekend in Tampa Bay. More than 30 participants represented 14 NHL teams, including the Panthers, where shooters and goalies squared off for the title of best youth player in the […]
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LOOK AT THAT GRIN
Robert Luongo shot a grin before the Panthers season opener on October 6, 2017. The goalie was not only an NHL record-breaker, but also a comedian. His social media accounts have become renowned for his wit and self-deprecating humor.
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LOVE FOR LU
Keith Yandle spent three seasons in a Panthers uniform alongside Roberto Luongo. During that time, the defenseman was there to congratulate Lu for some of his many accomplishments, including the goaltender’s 77th career shutout and 1,000th career game. When no. 1 announced his retirement in 2019, Yandle had this to say: “Lu will be missed […]
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LU AND THE RETURN OF THE PINK PANTHER
Roberto Luongo’s second “Pink Panther” mask again featured the classic cartoon inspector surrounded by a Floridian landscape. This time, however, the Pink Panther wore a goalie mask of his own. Luongo wore this mask during the 2005-2006 season to conclude his first stint with the Panthers. When no. 1 returned to the Cats in 2014, […]
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LU GOING OUT IN STYLE
This 2018 mask was the last design Lu wore in his NHL career. It was the perfect design for no. 1 to say goodbye given its similarities to other masks he’s worn throughout his time on the ice. Looking through the collection, what other Luongo masks does this one remind you of?
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LU JUST COULDN’T HELP IT
Roberto Luongo spent 20 minutes on the ice for Team Toews during the 2015 All-Star Game. It was a high-scoring affair, with Toews defeating Team Foligno 17-12. The 29 combined goals set a record for the most in All-Star Game history. Lu knew that offense was entertaining for fans, and explained that he didn’t prepare […]
