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Milan Lucic

Milan Lucic is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger from Vancouver, British Columbia.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Milan Lucic is a Canadian former professional hockey left winger from Vancouver, British Columbia. He played 17 NHL seasons and won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011.

What it is

Lucic played 1,177 regular-season NHL games over 17 seasons, recording 233 goals and 353 assists. He was drafted 50th overall by the Boston Bruins in 2006 and played for four NHL teams. He was known for his physical, power-forward style of play.

Why it matters

As a Vancouver-born player, Lucic represents a classic Canadian hockey path through major junior (Vancouver Giants, WHL) to NHL success. His 2011 Stanley Cup win with Boston was a highlight. His long career and retirement in 2026 mark the end of a notable era for a power forward.

Key details

Lucic’s NHL teams: Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, and Calgary Flames. After his NHL tenure, he was briefly linked to the Fife Flyers (EIHL) before announcing retirement in June 2026. He played 1,177 regular-season games, with 586 points.

In short

  • Won Stanley Cup with Boston Bruins in 2011
  • Played 17 NHL seasons for four teams
  • Drafted 50th overall in 2006
  • Retired in June 2026
Canadian angle

Lucic is a Canadian-born player from Vancouver, and his career is part of the modern Canadian NHL player pipeline through major junior hockey and the WHL.

Quick questions

What position did Milan Lucic play?
He played left wing and was commonly described as a power forward.
Which NHL teams did Milan Lucic play for?
He played for the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, and Calgary Flames.
Did Milan Lucic win the Stanley Cup?
Yes. He won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011.

Sources

  1. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/11104/milan-lucic
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, position, height, weight, shooting hand, draft position, and player profile.
  2. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/player/milan-lucic-8473473
    Supports: NHL teams, contract history, and official player record.
  3. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/news/milan-lucic-retires-from-nhl-after-17-seasons
    Supports: Career totals, Stanley Cup win, retirement, and NHL seasons played.
  4. CBC Sports — https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/milan-lucic-fife-flyers-british-elite-league-nhl-9.7021292
    Supports: Fife Flyers signing, Vancouver origin, NHL game total, Stanley Cup win, and final career context.