Canucks' Roberto Luongo welcomes daughter Gabriella

Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo, 28, and his wife Gina welcomed their first child, a daughter, on Thursday, March 27th. Gabriella was born at 5:30 pm and weighed in at 7 lbs, 6 oz.

Gina had experienced complications earlier in the pregnancy, but made it to her due date of Tuesday, March 25th. She was induced on Thursday.

Source: Team 1040 Sports Radio

Thanks to CBB reader Ashley.

Comments

Aww! Congratulations to both Gina & Roberto. I’m so glad that the birth went smoothly, especially since Gina had a difficult pregnancy! The name Gabriella is very pretty, it’s funny though because I know a girl named Gabriella Luongo! haha. Anywhoo, Congrats!

- Brooklyn on March 28th, 2008

Congrats to Roberto and Gina!!!!!!! That is so exciting! I can’t imagine what he has been going through all season. He’s an awesome guy and a fantastic goaltender!! This will definitely put a spring in his step tonight against Minnesota!!

CONGRATS!!!!

- Devon on March 28th, 2008

Congrats to my former Panther!!!!!!! Great news!!!

- tink1217 on March 28th, 2008

How sweet ! Everyone here in Vancouver will be very thrilled (especiallly that he will not be missing any more games)

Congrats !!!

- Nikka on March 28th, 2008

I love the name gabriella, it’s so pretty

- brooke on March 28th, 2008

I was at the Wild game last night, and thankfully your wish did not come true Devon! Anyway Congrads to Roberto!

- Karen on March 29th, 2008