Jets’ Chaz Lucius, 2021 first-round pick, retires due to tissue disorder: ‘Crushed that I cannot continue’

Chaz Lucius, a selection of the first 2021 round of the Jets of Winnipeg, announced his retirement on Tuesday as a result of a hereditary tissue disorder. Lucius played in the Ahl of the Jets subsidiary, The Manitoba Moose, this season.

Lucius stated that he was diagnosed with ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a condition that affects the connective tissue that supports the joint and organs. Due to Ehler-Danlos Syndrome, Lucius treated several joint injuries in recent seasons.

“After much discussion and consultation with Chaz, its medical representatives and professionals, the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club fully supports its difficult decision to withdraw -the jets, said in a statement. “The state of Chaz and the struggles with Ehlers-Danlos (EDS) syndrome put it at risk of injury if he continues to play a professional level, so we understand his choice.

“We wish Chaz to be the best in his efforts to be a defender of those who deal with EDS and we look forward to a brilliant future in front of him.”

Lucius was selected with selection number 18 of 2021 Nhl Draft by the jets. He ended his registration time in the U.S. National Selection Development Program before playing two seasons at the University of Minnesota.

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The young man, 21, played upward in each of the last three seasons, but lost his time as a result of the disorder. Lucius recorded nine points (three goals, six assists) in 25 games this season, but had been out of program since the beginning of February.

“I feel blessed to have experienced that hockey that has given me over the years, although I am crushed that I cannot continue to pursue my dream of playing NHL,” Lucius said in a statement, By Greg Wyshynski of Espn.