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).

Lukas Cormier
Cormier with the Charlottetown Islanders in 2022
Born	(2002-03-27) March 27, 2002 (age 23) Sainte-Marie, New Brunswick, Canada
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Left
NHL team (P) Cur. team	Vegas Golden Knights Henderson Silver Knights (AHL)
NHL draft	68th overall, 2020 Vegas Golden Knights
Playing career	2022–present

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,^[1] 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,^[2] and being named to the season's First All-Star Team. Cormier repeated both feats in 2021–22 season,^[3] 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.^[4]

Cormier made his 2024–25 season debut in the AHL on March 1, 2025, following a long-term injury.^[5] Following the season, as a restricted free agent, Cormier signed a one-year extension with Vegas on July 8, 2025.^[6]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
	2022 Canada

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.^[7]

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 season						Playoffs
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		—	—	—	—	—
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	0
Junior 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	[2][3]
First All-Star Team	2021, 2022
CHL
CHL Top Prospects Game	2020	[8]