Former Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo delivered a heart-warming speech prior to the Florida PanthersBԪַ hockey game Thursday night against the Washington Capitals.
It was the PanthersBԪַ first game at home since last weekBԪַs at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., that killed 17 people. Luongo lives in Parkland with his wife and two children.
BԪַItBԪַs time for us as a community to take action. ItBԪַs enough. Enough is enough. We got to take action,BԪַ said Luongo.
BԪַYou guys are an inspiration to all of us,BԪַ Luongo said of the students and teachers. BԪַAt the end of the day, you guys are whatBԪַs giving us hope for the future.
BԪַWhen IBԪַm done playing hockey, I want to spend the rest of my life in Parkland. I love that city.BԪַ
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Luongo stopped 33 of 35 shots in the game to secure himself the victory in an emotional night.
The Panthers removed all advertisements from their rink boards to show support for the community and school by using the hashtag #MSDStrong on social media.
Florida players will don BԪַMSDBԪַ on their helmets and jerseys for the remainder of the season.
From our staff, players and fans: we stand with you.
BԪַ Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers)