NHL prospect retires after tragic diagnosis
The Winnipeg Jets are dealing with an unfortunate situation regarding one of their most promising prospects, Chaz Lucius, who announced his retirement today due to medical reasons.
Today, Chaz Lucius announced his retirement from professional hockey after being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
According to the Mayo Clinic, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of inherited disorders that affect your connective tissues - primarily your skin, joints and blood vessel walls.
People who have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome usually have overly flexible joints and stretchy, fragile skin. This can become a problem if you have a wound that requires stitches, because the skin often isn't strong enough to hold them.
Chaz Lucius releases official statement
«It is with great disappointment that I am announcing my retirement from playing professional hockey. Recently, I was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) which is a hereditary disorder that affects the connective tissue that stabilizes and supports the joints and organs throughout the body. As I struggled with incurring and recovering from various joint injuries over the past several years, I had thought I was just unlucky. With this diagnosis of EDS, I now realize that my body impacted by EDS could not handle the physical nature of playing hockey. Given this condition, my injury history, and the physical nature of hockey, I have been medically advised not to continue to play.«
-Chaz Lucius
-Chaz Lucius
The Winnipeg Jets organization also released a statement regarding Lucius' retirement:
«After much discussion and consultation with Chaz, his representatives, and medical professionals, the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club fully supports his difficult decision to retire. Chaz's condition and struggles with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) put him at risk of injury if he continues to play at the professional level, so we understand his choice. We wish Chaz all the best in his efforts to be an advocate for those dealing with EDS and hope for a bright future in front of him.«
The Winnipeg Jets selected Chaz Lucius 18th overall during the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
Lucius was steadily rising through the ranks, on track to crack the Winnipeg Jets roster, and had established himself as a standout player for their AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose.
We would like to wish Chaz Lucius all the best during this difficult time.
More details to follow.
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