Roberto Luongo is a former NHL goalie who is known and recognized for his outstanding skills.
Born in Montreal, Quebec, Luongo played for the New York Islanders, Florida Panthers and Vancouver Canucks during his illustrious career.
He is widely considered one of the greatest goalies in NHL history, known for his great saves and clutch plays.
contour
- – Full Name: Roberto Luongo
- – Date of Birth: April 4, 1979
- – Age: 45
- – Sex: Male
- – Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- – Nationality: Canadian
- – Occupation: Former NHL goalie
- – Height: 6 feet 3 inches
- – Parents: Pasquale Luongo and Lina Luongo
- – Siblings: Fabio Luongo and Giovanni Luongo
- – Spouse: Gina Cerbone
- – Children: Gabriella Luongo and Gianni Luongo
- – Marital status: Married
- – Net worth: $100 million
Early life and education
Roberto Longo was born on April 4, 1979 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and is now 45 years old. He grew up in an Italian-Canadian family with his parents Pasquale and Lina Longo and siblings Fabio Longo and Giovanni. Longo developed a keen interest in hockey at an early age and began playing junior hockey in the Quebec Junior Hockey League.
He later attended the University of Quebec to study business administration. While at university, Luongo played for the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Junior Hockey League.
Luongo’s outstanding performance in the Quebec Junior Hockey League attracted the attention of NHL scouts, and the New York Islanders selected him in the first round of the 1997 NHL Draft. He continued to play for the Remparts until making his professional debut with the Islanders in 1999.
personal life
Luongo has been married to Gina Cebonne since 2004 and has two children, Gabriella and Gianni. He is known for his charity work, especially in children’s health and wellness.
Luongo has been involved with various charitable organizations, including the Vancouver Children’s Hospital and the Canadian Cancer Society. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.
He is also an avid music lover and plays guitar.Luongo has been open about his struggles with anxiety and depression and has used his platform to raise awareness of mental health issues.
Profession
Luongo played 19 seasons in the NHL, starting with the New York Islanders in 1999. He later played for the Florida Panthers and Vancouver Canucks, leading the latter to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2011. Luongo retired from professional hockey in 2019.
Throughout his career, Luongo was known for his impressive saves and clutch performances. He won two Olympic gold medals and was selected to the NHL All-Star team twice. Luongo also holds the record for the most wins by a goaltender in NHL history.
However, Luongo’s career was not without controversy. He was criticized for his handling of the puck and his tendency to give up rebounds. Despite this, Luongo remained one of the league’s top goalies for many years.
Awards
- – 2-time Olympic gold medalist (2010, 2014)
- – 2-time NHL All-Star (2004, 2007)
- – NHL Second All-Star Team (2007)
- – Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (2022)
net worth
Luongo’s net worth is estimated to be around $100 million, earned through his successful NHL career and various endorsement deals.
dispute
Luongo has been involved in several controversies during his career, including a famous incident in 2011 when he criticized the NHL’s handling of concussions.
He has also been involved in various charity controversies, including an incident in 2019 where he was criticized for his involvement in a controversial charity event.
social media
- Instagram: @bobluongo
- Twitter: @strombone1
