Lukas Cormier

Lukas Cormier, a professional ice hockey player, currently plays in the NHL for the Vegas Golden Knights. Born on March 27, 2002, in Ste-Marie-de-Kent, New Brunswick, Canada, he was drafted in the third round as the 68th overall pick by the Golden Knights in the 2020 NHL Draft. Cormier, a left-handed defenseman, stands 71 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. He made his NHL debut in the 2023 season. As of the latest season, Cormier has played two games, during which he accumulated a total of one goal and one point, demonstrating a shooting percentage of 25.0%. He averaged 20:08 minutes on ice per game, highlighting his role in the team's defensive lineup. Cormier's notable defensive skills include five blocked shots within these games, indicating his capability to thwart opposing offenses. Throughout his brief NHL career, Cormier has exhibited promising defensive capabilities, with an average of 2.5 blocked shots per game. His offensive contributions are underscored by a powerplay goal, showing his potential on both ends of the ice. With his jersey number 51, Cormier continues to build his career with the Golden Knights, contributing significantly as a young defenseman.