Shane Lachance

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Shane Lachance
Born (2003-08-30) August 30, 2003 (age 22)
Andover, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 218 lb (99 kg; 15 st 8 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
NHL team New Jersey Devils
NHL draft 186th overall, 2021
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2025–present

Shane Lachance is an American ice hockey forward for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

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Lachance was selected 186th overall, in the sixth round of the 2021 NHL entry draft by the Edmonton Oilers after recording 15 points in 25 games for the Boston Junior Bruins of the National Collegiate Development Conference.[1][2]

In his first season with the Youngstown Phantoms in the United States Hockey League (USHL) in 2021–22, Lachance recorded 23 points in 55 games.[3] The following year, he was named captain, recording 33 goals and 54 points in 62 games and leading the team to a Clark Cup championship.[4]

As a freshman with Boston University in the 2023–24 season, Lachance rose through the lineup quickly, earning a spot on the Terriers' top line alongside Macklin Celebrini, He finished the season with 13 goals and 27 points in 40 games.[3] Entering the 2024–25 season, Lachance was named co-captain of the Terriers, becoming the first sophomore captain in program history.[1] Appearing in all 40 games that season, he recorded 12 goals and 30 points.[5]

On March 4, 2025, the Oilers traded Lachance's NHL signing rights to the New Jersey Devils as part of a three-way trade where the Devils retained salary on the Oilers' acquisition of Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins.[2] On April 16, they signed him to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning in the fall, and an American Hockey League (AHL) contract to finish the season with their minor league affiliate, the Utica Comets.[6]

Entering the 2025–26 season, Lachance was named to the Devils' opening night roster.[7] The next day, however, he was assigned to Utica.[8] After 11 games with the Comets, Lachance was recalled by the Devils and made his NHL debut on November 15, 2025, against the Washington Capitals.[4]

Personal life

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Lachance is the son of Scott Lachance, who played in the National Hockey League for 13 years and who, like Shane, played college ice hockey for Boston University. His grandfather is Jack Parker, longtime Boston University coach.[9] He has two siblings, Jake and Ryan. While a student at Boston University, he majored in hospitality administration.[5]

Career statistics

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Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes; 
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 Andover High School USHS-MA
 — 6 15 21 — — — — — —
2019–20 Tabor Academy USHS-Prep
 28 13 9 22 — — — — — —
2020–21 Boston Junior Bruins NCDC
 25 6 9 15 14 6 1 5 6 2
2021–22 Youngstown Phantoms USHL
 55 11 12 23 67 2 0 0 0 2
2022–23 Youngstown Phantoms USHL
 62 33 21 54 53 9 3 3 6 2
2023–24 Boston University HE
 40 13 14 27 12 — — — — —
2024–25 Boston University HE
 40 12 18 30 28 — — — — —
2024–25 Utica Comets AHL
 2 1 1 2 0 — — — — —
AHL totals 2 1 1 2 0 — — — — —

References

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  1. ^ a b Wheeler, Scott (September 16, 2025). "The rise of Shane Lachance, the Devils' 'unique and impactful' new top prospect". The Athletic. The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 16, 2025. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  2. ^ a b DeRosa, Michael (March 4, 2025). "Devils Acquire Interesting Prospect From Oilers In 3-Team Trade". The Hockey News. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Slawson, Brett (November 7, 2024). "Is Oilers' Prospect Shane Lachance the Next Tage Thompson? - The Hockey Writers Oilers Prospects Latest News, Analysis & More". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Verdea, Zach (November 15, 2025). "Former Phantoms captain makes NHL debut". WKBN-TV. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Shane Lachance - Men's Ice Hockey". Boston University Athletics. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  6. ^ DeRosa, Michael (April 16, 2025). "Devils Sign Promising Prospect To Entry-Level Deal". The Hockey News. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  7. ^ Flannery, Kristy (October 6, 2025). "Lachance Takes Hämeenaho Under Wing As They Start Season With Devils". The Hockey News. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  8. ^ Birnell, Ben (October 8, 2025). "Shane Lachance, Lenni Hämeenaho bring buzz to re-tooled Utica Comets". Rome Sentinel. Archived from the original on November 16, 2025. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  9. ^ Dudek, Greg (January 28, 2025). "Beanpot Family Legacy Lives On For BU's Shane Lachance". NESN. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
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