Winnipeg Jets Prospect Chaz Lucius Retires at 21 Following Ehlers-Danlos Diagnosis

The first-round draft pick ends his hockey career after medical advice deemed the physical demands of the sport unsafe for his condition.

• Chaz Lucius, a 2021 first-round draft pick of the Winnipeg Jets, announced his retirement at age 21 due to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a hereditary connective tissue disorder.
• Recurring injuries, including persistent joint and ankle issues, limited Lucius to just 54 AHL games over three seasons with the Manitoba Moose.
• Medical experts advised Lucius to retire, as his condition increased the risk of severe injury from the physical demands of professional hockey.
• The Winnipeg Jets fully supported Lucius’s decision, praising his courage and expressing hope for his advocacy work for others with EDS.
• Lucius expressed gratitude for his hockey experiences, including winning a bronze medal with Team USA in the 2023 World Junior Championship, and plans to focus on raising awareness about EDS.

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