Max Crozier

Maxwell Crozier (born April 19, 2000) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career On May 17, 2019, Crozier helped the Sioux Falls Stampede capture the Clark Cup as USHL champions. Crozier was named to the All-USHL Third team at the end of the season. Crozier was also committed to join Providence College in the fall.

On June 22, 2019, the Tampa Bay Lightning selected Crozier 120th overall in the 2019 NHL entry draft.

On January 19, 2023, Crozier was named a nominee for the 2023 Hobey Baker Award. Going into the nomination Crozier was tied for second on the team in scoring (19 points) and lead the team in assists (17). His assist total ranked 3rd overall amongst Hockey East players.

On March 21, 2023, Crozier signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning after completing his senior season with Providence College. Crozier recorded 17 goals and 54 assists over 119 games in his career with the Friars.

During the season, on January 13, 2024, Crozier made his NHL debut with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Crozier helped the Lightning defeat the Anaheim Ducks 5–1 at Amalie Arena.

Career statistics Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2017–18 Nanaimo Clippers BCHL 49 6 23 29 67 6 0 2 2 6 2018–19 Sioux Falls Stampede USHL 60 10 33 43 132 12 4 7 11 10 2019–20 Providence College HE 33 4 12 16 24 — — — — — 2020–21 Providence College HE 17 3 5 8 10 — — — — — 2021–22 Providence College HE 32 7 16 23 16 — — — — — 2022–23 Providence College HE 37 3 21 24 33 — — — — — 2022–23 Syracuse Crunch AHL 9 0 3 3 6 5 0 0 0 2 2023–24 Syracuse Crunch AHL 49 4 17 21 43 6 0 4 4 4 2023–24 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 13 0 2 2 7 3 0 0 0 2 2024–25 Syracuse Crunch AHL 52 9 25 34 75 3 0 0 0 2 2024–25 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 5 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2025–26 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 35 1 9 10 40 2 0 0 0 2NHL totals 53 1 11 12 47 5 0 0 0 4