Shane Lachance

Shane Lachance (born August 30, 2003) is an American ice hockey forward for the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career 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. 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. Appearing in all 40 games that season, he recorded 12 goals and 30 points.

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. 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.

Entering the , Lachance was named to the Devils' opening night roster. The next day, however, he was assigned to Utica. 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.

Personal life 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. He has two siblings, Jake and Ryan. While a student at Boston University, he majored in hospitality administration.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs 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 12 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 — — — — — 2025–26 Utica Comets AHL 62 10 15 25 18 — — — — — 2025–26 New Jersey Devils NHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —NHL totals 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —