For the Vinypeg Jets, the East-East pick Chase Lucius announced his retirement on Tuesday due to a hereditary tissue disorder.
In this season, the 21 -year -old center was played for AHL affiliated Manitoba Mousse of AHL affiliated jets.
Lucius stated that he was detected of Ehrers-Danlos syndrome, which affects the joint and supporting connective tissue to the joints and organs in the body. He had dealt with joint injuries over the last several years, both in maintaining and recovering them.
“I felt that I was just inauspicious. With this Diagnosis of EDS, I now realize that my body could not handle the physical nature of playing hockey,” he said in a statement through neuport sports, which represented him. “Given this situation, the history of my injury and the physical nature of hockey, I have been medically advised not to continue playing.”
Lucius Lawrence is a native of Kansas. It was a product of the US National Team Development Program and later participated in the University of Minnesota (2021–22). Jets selected him in a total of 18th in the 2021 draft.
He played for mousse for the last three sessions, the time was missing due to injury. He had nine points in 25 matches this season, but was not in lineup since early February. Head coach Mark Morrison at the time said that Lucius has a medical condition that requires a slightly more evaluation. ,
Jets said in a statement on Tuesday: “After a lot of discussion and consultation with Chaz, their representatives and medical professionals, the Vinnipag Jets Hockey Club supports his difficult decision to retire completely. To struggle with Chaz’s status and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), they want to struggle with EDS to struggle with EDS to struggle with EDS to struggle with EDS. To expect for a bright future in front of him.
Lucius thanked the Jets organization for his support “through a very challenging time,” to take care of Mike Keen from team player Vikas employees “as well as a player with a person”.
He also thanked all his current and former coaches and colleagues. He said, “I think hockey feels blessed to experience me all, although I am crushed that I can’t continue my dream of playing in NHL,” he said.
Lucius said that he plans to be a lawyer with the ED.
