About Robb Tallas Goalie Camp

Goaltenders – like all hockey players – are constantly looking for an advantage. That includes putting in the time and work during the off-season.

The Robb Tallas Goalie Development Camps are for goalies playing at a high level, who are dedicated to taking their game to the next step of their goaltending careers.

Camps will focus on the most advanced complex drills and techniques to help properly improve your game.

The Camps on and off-ice conditioning will challenge you both physically and mentally in the most efficient manner to strengthen all your weakness and making you a more complete, controlled goaltender.

The Robb Tallas Goalie Development Camps are a great experience for goalies that take their position serious, I want to provide a fun, but serious atmosphere so that each individual walks away understanding the position, allowing him or her to achieve their goal to play at the highest level possible.

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In the Crease News

Luongo Jersey Retirement

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After manning the crease for 19 seasons in the NHL -- including parts of 11 with the Panthers -- Luongo officially hung up his skates on June 26, 2019, finishing his career ranking second in NHL history in games played by a goalie (1,044), third in wins (489) and ninth in shutouts (77).

An icon both north and south of the Canadian border, the Montreal native remains one of just two goaltenders in NHL history to earn 200 wins with two different franchises, racking up 230 victories with Florida and 252 more with Vancouver - both of which stand as franchise records.

This night, however, was just about the Panthers. From the mini banners that adorned the seats to the custom "Rumberto Luongo" cocktail that fans sipped on throughout the night, the pre-game festivities were centered around the No. 1.

"When I was a kid, being No. 1 meant being No. 1, just being the best at everything," said Luongo, who was originally drafted by the New York Islanders with the fourth-overall pick in 1997. "I tried to be the best at everything I did. No. 1 in your programs, No. 1 in your hearts."

There were several speakers during the ceremony, including longtime Panthers goaltending coach Robb Tallas, who Luongo credits for helping him squeeze a few extra years out of his career, and former Panthers goaltender Jamie McLennan, who backed up Luongo in the 2005-06 season.

"You're a great man, a lifelong friend and you deserve this amazing recognition," said McLennan said, who regaled the crowd with a story of Luongo's skills at the poker table.

Panthers owner Vincent Viola also spoke at the event, telling Luongo, who now works in a front office role with the organization, that even though he didn't get to hoist a Stanley Cup during his playing career, the two of them will still continue their quest to bring a championship to Florida. "You've accomplished everything you've wanted in your professional career except one thing ... and we'll do that together," Viola said passionately.

In between speeches, there were also three videos shown on the jumbotron, including one that featured a series of congratulatory messages from fellow NHL legends like Martin Brodeur and Joe Thornton to former teammates like Kevin Weekes, Alex Burrows and Aleksander Barkov.

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