Chaz Lucius

American ice hockey player (born 2003) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chaz Lucius (born May 2, 2003) is an American professional ice hockey center for the Manitoba Moose in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Lucius was drafted in the first round, 18th overall, by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.[1] Lucius played collegiate hockey with the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the NCAA.

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Chaz Lucius
Born (2003-05-02) May 2, 2003 (age 21)
Lawrence, Kansas, U.S.
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Winnipeg Jets
Manitoba Moose (AHL)
NHL draft 18th overall, 2021
Winnipeg Jets
Playing career 2022present
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Playing career

Following his freshman season with Minnesota, Lucius concluded his collegiate career by signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets on April 27, 2022.[2] Lucius began his professional career with the Jets AHL affiliate Manitoba Moose recording 5 points (2 goals and 3 assists) in 12 games. After returning from the World juniors, on January 9 Lucius was assigned to play major junior hockey for the remainder of the 2022-23 season with the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League (WHL) - he was originally selected by the Winterhawks in the 2018 WHL draft (4th round; 74th overall).

Despite being assigned on January 9, due to the team being on an East Division road trip, Lucius didn't make his debut until January 20th against the Victoria Royals, recording 2 assists in a 7–6 OT win.

International play

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On December 12, 2022, Lucius was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team to compete at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. During the tournament he recorded five goals and two assists in seven games and won a bronze medal.[3]

Personal life

Lucius has one younger brother, Cruz, who also plays hockey. Cruz plays as a winger for the Arizona State Sun Devils of the NCAA; he was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2022 and currently is an unsigned Pittsburgh Penguins prospect following a trade between the two teams.[4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2019–20 U.S. National Development Under-17 Team USHL 26812206
2019–20 U.S. National Development Under-18 Team USHL 60220
2020–21 U.S. National Development Team USHL 12135186
2021–22 University of Minnesota B1G 249101923
2022–23 Manitoba Moose AHL 122356
2022–23 Portland Winterhawks WHL 6510150
2023–24 Manitoba Moose AHL 17211136
AHL totals 294141812
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International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 United States U17 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 673100
2023 United States WJC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 75270
Junior totals 13125170
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