Background
Luongo was born in Detroit, Michigan, but grew up in Fraser, Michigan.
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Chris Luongo
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Luongo played in the National Hockey League (National Hockey League) for the Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators, and New York Islanders. Playing career
Luongo was a stay-at-home defenseman who played in 218 games in his National Hockey League career, scoring 8 goals and 23 assists for 31 points and collecting 176 penalty minutes. Drafted by his hometown Red Wings in 1985, he then accepted a scholarship to Michigan State where he enjoyed a four-year career with the Spartans, earning the team"s "Doctor John Downs Outstanding Defensive Player Award" in 1988 and 1989.
He spent 1989 to 1992 in the Red Wings organization before signing with the Ottawa Senators as a free agent.
After one season in Ottawa, he was traded to the New York Islanders, where he finished his National Hockey League career in 1996. From 1997 to 2004, he played in Germany"s Deutsche Eishockey Liga, playing for EV Landshut, Munich Barons, Nuremberg Ice Tigers and the Krefeld Pinguine.
Coaching
Luongo spent two seasons as an assistant coach with the Wayne State Warriors. In September 2008 he joined the UAH Chargers as an assistant coach under head coach Danton Cole, who was a teammate of Luongo"s at Michigan State.
In 2010, he was named head coach of the Chargers, and coached the team for two seasons.
Chris also has a dog named Tyson Luongo.
Membership
Luongo was also a member of the United States. squad at the 1996, 1997, and 2000 World Championships.
