Lukas Cormier

Lukas Cormier (born March 27, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Henderson Silver Knights of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

Cormier was drafted 68th overall by the Golden Knights in the third round of the 2020 NHL entry draft, signing his three-year entry-level contract on December 31, 2020, and played junior hockey with the Charlottetown Islanders of the QMJHL. Cormier experienced a breakout season in 2020–21 season, winning the Emile Bouchard Trophy as the league's best defenseman, and being named to the season's First All-Star Team. Cormier repeated both feats in 2021–22 season, additionally leading the league in both goals and points by a defenseman, and helping the Islanders to the President's Cup Finals, where they ultimately lost to the Shawinigan Cataractes.

Cormier made his NHL debut with Vegas on January 6, 2024, recording an assist on a third-period Jack Eichel power-play goal for his first NHL point.

International play

Cormier made his international debut with Canada Red at the 2018 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, recording no points across six games. He also appeared for the Canadian under-18 team in the 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, winning a silver medal. Cormier later won a gold medal with Canada at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championships, recording 5 points in 7 games.

Personal life

Cormier's sister Dominique plays (as of 2024) for the Princeton Tigers women's ice hockey team of the ECAC, after having represented Canada in U18 tournaments.