Spend an Hour with Roberto Luongo

David Hutchison | August 3, 2021 | 2 min read

Luongo ranks fourth all-time in NHL wins with 489 and is one of only three goalies to play 1,000-plus games, lending credibility to every insight he shares.
Watch the full one-hour Q&A for actionable advice on goaltending technique, gear selection, mindset, and navigating social media pressures.
Luongo transitioned from playing to an executive role with the Florida Panthers, offering a unique dual perspective on goaltender development.
The interview was originally a keynote address for Hockey Canada's Goaltending Coach Certification Seminar, making the content directly relevant to coaches at every level.
Goalie parents, players, and coaches all benefit from Luongo's discussion of the mental and technical demands of playing the position at the highest level.

When InGoal Magazine was asked to help moderate a couple of panel discussions at the 2021 Virtual Goaltending Coach Certification Seminar put on by Hockey Canada this summer, the immediate answer was yes. Being involved, even in this small way, in a program designed to increase the number of qualified goalie coaches at every level is an honor in itself.

When Hockey Canada offered to let InGoal share the content we were involved in with our Premium Audience, it was an even bigger no-brainer to say yes. And when future Hall of Famer Roberto Luongo asked to turn his Keynote Address to the participants into a Q+A hosted by InGoal, we were both honored and ecstatic, because now we get to share it with you.

The interview is a little more than an hour and loaded with insights from Luongo, who retired in 2019 as one of only three goalies to play more than 1,000 games and is currently fourth on the all-time win list with 489, that will benefit every goalie, goalie coach and goalie parent.

Now working for the Florida Panthers overseeing their goaltending excellence department, and fresh off winning gold as Canada’s General Manager at the World Championships when he did this interview, Luongo talks about everything from gear to technique to social media and mindset. It’s worth starting just to see the mask wall behind Luongo during the interview, and worth staying right to the end because of all the experience and wisdom he shares:

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