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.
Cormier made his 2024–25 season debut in the AHL on March 1, 2025, following a long-term injury. Following the season, as a restricted free agent, Cormier signed a one-year extension with Vegas on July 8, 2025. Cormier signed an additional one-year extension on July 6, 2026.
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.
Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2018–19 Charlottetown Islanders QMJHL 63 15 21 36 46 6 1 4 5 0 2019–20 Charlottetown Islanders QMJHL 44 6 30 36 28 — — — — — 2020–21 Charlottetown Islanders QMJHL 39 16 38 54 36 8 2 7 9 6 2021–22 Charlottetown Islanders QMJHL 62 33 48 81 60 15 8 13 21 14 2022–23 Henderson Silver Knights AHL 62 10 25 35 44 — — — — — 2023–24 Henderson Silver Knights AHL 58 4 16 20 33 — — — — — 2023–24 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 2 0 1 1 0 — — — — — 2024–25 Henderson Silver Knights AHL 19 0 9 9 10 — — — — — 2025–26 Henderson Silver Knights AHL 49 8 39 47 32 6 2 3 5 2 NHL totals 2 0 1 1 0 — — — — —
International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2018 Canada Red U17 4th 6 0 0 0 2 2019 Canada HG18 5 0 0 0 2 2022 Canada WJC 7 1 4 5 0Junior totals 15 1 4 5 4
Awards and honours Award Year QMJHL All-Rookie Team 2019 Defenseman of the Year (Emile Bouchard Trophy) 2021, 2022 First All-Star Team 2021, 2022CHL CHL Top Prospects Game 2020
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