Chaz Lucius
Updated: 12/10/2025, 10:18:08 AM Wikipedia source
Chaz Lucius (born May 2, 2003) is an American former professional ice hockey center. Although Lucius was drafted in the first round by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, he never played in the NHL. Lucius played collegiate hockey with the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the NCAA. His professional career was plagued by numerous injuries. After playing parts of three seasons for the Manitoba Moose, the Jets' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, he was diagnosed with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome and retired from professional hockey in April 2025.
Infobox
Born
(2003-05-02) May 2, 2003 (age 22)Lawrence, Kansas, U.S.
Height
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position
Center
Shot
Right
Played for
Manitoba Moose
NHL draft
18th overall, 2021Winnipeg Jets
Playing career
2022–2025
Tables
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Preceded byCole Perfetti
Preceded byCole Perfetti
Awards and achievements
Preceded byCole Perfetti
Awards and achievements
Winnipeg Jets first round draft pick 2021
Awards and achievements
Succeeded byRutger McGroarty
| Awards and achievements | ||
| Preceded byCole Perfetti | Winnipeg Jets first round draft pick 2021 | Succeeded byRutger McGroarty |
References
- "Chaz Lucius"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/512106/chaz-lucius
- "Jets sign forward Chaz Lucius to three-year, entry-level contract"https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/jets-sign-forward-chaz-lucius-to-a-three-year-entry-level-contract/c-333493180
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/44592923/winnipeg-jets-prospect-chaz-lucius-21-announces-retirement
- Sportsnet.cahttps://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/jets-2021-first-round-pick-chaz-lucius-retires-from-hockey-for-medical-reasons/
- NHL.comhttps://www.nhl.com/news/2023-world-junior-championship-rosters/c-338699372
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://web.archive.org/web/20240327194207/https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2024/03/26/penguins-pipeline-cruz-lucius-offense-skating-wisconsin-vasily-ponomarev/stories/202403240134