Brother of Chaz, Cruz Lucius is on the U17 NTDP team and is eligible for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. It’s interesting that Cruz’ brother, Chaz, plays the role of an elite goal scorer, whereas Cruz plays the role of a playmaker. (Cruz) Lucius has amazing vision and is a phenomenal passer; putting up 16 assists in 22 games for the U17 National team and 7 assists in 12 games for the USNTDP Juniors. Lucius is also good at protecting the puck, he has very good balance making it difficult to knock him off the puck. Lucius is able to endure the beatings it takes to protect the puck along the wall and in the corners, allowing his team to maintain puck possession. Defenders must always be wary of what move Lucius may attempt to pull off when the puck is on his stick, as he is capable of making defenders look silly if they make even the smallest mistake. Lucius’ shot isn’t bad by any means either, it isn’t elite level, but still poses a threat to goalies if the opportunity arises, as it is hard and accurate. Lucius is an interesting skater, as he lacks next level acceleration, but once he gets moving, he is one of the fastest players on the ice. Defensively Lucius is a responsible player who will engage in puck battles to strip the puck off opponents with a stick lift. At times in his own defensive end he can seem a bit too passive, but like so many of these young players the defense will come in time. Lucius isn’t afraid to engage in physical play against bigger opponents, as he doesn’t hesitate to attack the crease to get the gritty goals and will throw the occasional body check. Like his brother, Cruz has committed to the University of Minnesota.
Skating
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
7.5
Puck Skills
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
8.5
Hockey IQ
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
8
Playmaking
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
9
Scoring
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
8
Physicality
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
7.5
Defense
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
7.5
Overall
8.00
Player Card
DEFENSE
16
Hits
95
Net XG
69
Corsai
26
Puck Battles
29
Takeaways
13
Turnovers
TRANSITION
41
Pass Exits
57
Pass Entries
24
Carry Exits
91
Carry Entries
OFFENSESHOOTING
91
Shooting
98
Shots
91
XG
15
Shot Qual
72
In.slot
93
Out.Slot
PLAYDRIVING
98
Playdriving
93
Puck Touches
90
Passes
100
Slot Passes
92
Shot Assists
SHOOTING
91
Shooting
98
Shots
91
XG
15
Shot Qual
72
In.slot
93
Out.Slot
PLAYDRIVING
98
Playdriving
93
Puck Touches
90
Passes
100
Slot Passes
92
Shot Assists
DOB April 5, 2004
Height 6' 0"
Weight 179 lbs
Shoots Right
Team Wisconsin
Position Fwd
League NCAA
Game 32
TOI 16:19
All Data is derived via 5v5 per 60 minutes rate displayed in percentile format.