Lucas Elvenes

Lucas Elvenes (born 18 August 1999), is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for Växjö Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). At the 2017 NHL entry draft, Elvenes was selected 127th overall by the Vegas Golden Knights.

Personal life Lucas' father, Stefan Elvenes, was drafted in the fourth round of the 1988 NHL entry draft by the Chicago Blackhawks. He never played in North America, but played in the Swedish Hockey League and for Sweden's national team. Lucas' grandfather Björn emigrated from Norway in 1965.

Playing career On June 16, 2018, Elvenes was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. After attending the Golden Knights 2018 training camp, Elvenes was returned on loan to continue his development with Rögle BK of the SHL for the duration of the 2018–19 season on September 19, 2018.

Elvenes, while on loan with Rögle BK, established new career bests with 17 assists and 20 points through 42 regular-season games. After an early post-season exit, Elvenes was re-assigned by the Golden Knights to join AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, during their playoff run.

During the season, on January 10, 2022, Elvenes was placed on unconditional waivers for contract termination by the Golden Knights. The Anaheim Ducks claimed him off waivers the next day. Elvenes remained in North America, accepting an assignment to the Ducks AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. In regaining his scoring touch with the Gulls, Elvenes collected 9 goals and 33 points through 43 regular-season games.

As an impending restricted free agent with the Ducks, Elvenes opted to return to his native Sweden after signing a two-year contract with newly promoted club HV71 of the SHL, on 24 May 2022. Elvenes made just 3 appearances with HV71 to open the 2022–23 season before opting to end his contract and transfer to fellow SHL outfit, Leksands IF, on a three-year contract on 3 October 2022.

Following his third season with Leksands, Elvenes left the club to sign a two-year contract with fellow SHL club, Växjö Lakers, on 13 April 2025.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2015–16 Rögle BK J20 21 4 10 14 14 7 2 3 5 0 2016–17 Rögle BK J20 41 15 30 45 22 3 1 1 2 2 2016–17 Rögle BK SHL 12 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2017–18 IK Oskarshamn Allsv 22 4 17 21 10 7 2 5 7 8 2017–18 Rögle BK SHL 28 5 11 16 10 — — — — — 2018–19 Rögle BK SHL 42 3 17 20 4 2 0 1 1 0 2019–20 Chicago Wolves AHL 59 12 36 48 18 — — — — — 2020–21 Henderson Silver Knights AHL 37 6 18 24 21 3 0 1 1 0 2021–22 Henderson Silver Knights AHL 20 2 8 10 4 — — — — — 2021–22 San Diego Gulls AHL 43 9 24 33 16 2 0 1 1 2 2022–23 HV71 SHL 3 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2022–23 Leksands IF SHL 41 8 14 22 8 3 0 1 1 0 2023–24 Leksands IF SHL 52 12 25 37 14 7 0 4 4 2 2024–25 Leksands IF SHL 38 3 27 30 39 — — — — — SHL totals 216 31 94 125 75 12 0 6 6 2

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2015 Sweden U17 6 2 3 5 6 2016 Sweden IH18 4th 5 1 2 3 2 2017 Sweden U18 4th 7 0 3 3 2 2019 Sweden WJC 5th 5 1 3 4 2 Junior totals 23 4 11 15 12

Awards and honors Awards Year AHL All-Star Game 2020