SUNRISE (CBSMiami) – One of the best hockey players to ever suit up for the Florida Panthers is calling it a career.
Goaltender Roberto Luongo announced on Wednesday that he was retiring from the NHL after an extremely successful 19 years in the league.
Luongo, who turned 40 in April, owns several Panthers franchise records for goaltending, including games played (572), wins (230), and shutouts (38).
“Roberto is a beloved player in our franchise’s history and someone I respect a great deal,” said Panthers General Manager Dale Tallon. “I know this was a decision that weighed heavily on him and we respected his time in making this announcement.