"Welcome back, Lombo"- Ryan Lomberg and wife Marissa get a warm welcome upon joining Calgary Flames

By Abhilasha Aditi

Modified Jul 11, 2024 20:46 GMT

Ryan Lomberg signed a two-year contract with the Calgary Flames on July 2, 2024. Last season, he played for the Florida Panthers and won his career's first Stanley Cup. He was with Florida for four seasons and played 246 games, scoring 28 goals and 21 assists. He also accumulated 327 penalty minutes.

The Calgary Flames welcomed Ryan Lomberg and his wife, Marissa, by posting on Instagram. In the picture, they can be seen in Flames jerseys, along with personalized jerseys for their children, Roman and Lennons.

The post was captioned with these words:

"Welcome back, Lombo"

Ryan and Marissa met at the University of Maine, where they both graduated, marrying in 2021. Marissa publicly confirmed their relationship in 2021. They welcomed Roman in 2022 and Lennons in 2023.

Marissa Moschella, a Canadian native and former college cheerleader, studied Childhood Development and Family Relations at the University of Maine. She later worked as a flight attendant at JetBlue.

Ryan Lomberg bids farewell to Florida Panthers

Ryan Lomberg said goodbye to the Panthers and their fans with a show of emotion.

He's starting fresh with the Calgary Flames now. Lomberg wasn't drafted in 2015 but worked hard in the Flames' AHL system. He joined the Panthers in 2020.

In Florida, he improved a lot as a player. His role was crucial in the team winning the Stanley Cup recently.

On Tuesday, Lomberg expressed gratitude to the Panthers and their supporters on Instagram, reflecting on his time in South Florida. He appreciated their support throughout his journey from aspiring player to Stanley Cup champion.

"We Are The Champions! What a run it was. Came to Florida four years ago trying to become a full-time NHL player and now, I’m leaving a Stanley Cup Champion. Thank you to the Florida Panthers organization and all of South Florida that supported us.

"I will always be thankful for my time in south Florida and extremely grateful for all the life-long relationships I was able to form. Panthers Territory… WE DID IT!!!"

While excited to join Calgary again, he feels nostalgic leaving behind cherished memories and relationships from Panthers Territory.

Ryan Lomberg is living his NHL dream with family and a German Shepherd

On March 7, 2024, Ryan Lomberg shared some details about his personal life. He met his wife Marissa on Instagram after college.

They prioritize family despite his NHL career. The couple lives in Florida, raising kids and enjoying local adventures.

"Kind of always envisioned myself with a big family and playing in the NHL and with a German shepherd, so now that we're here, it's kind of surreal. I'm quite literally living my dream. So we're very, very thankful," Lomberg said (via cbsnews.com).

Lomberg shows his dedication to fatherhood by sharing pregame rituals with his son Roman. This helps maintain family time even during intense playoffs.

"Every single game day, they have a pregame meal together, so like they sit on this right here and they eat their pasta," Marissa Lomberg said.

Looking back on his journey, Ryan Lomberg feels fulfilled, having achieved his childhood dreams. Now, he enjoys a busy household with a cherished German shepherd.