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- Born: June 7, 1988
- Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Is of Siberian heritageBoston.com: Bruins Believe Additions Are Pluses
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Position: Left wing
- Shoots: Left
- Jersey number: 17
- Draft year: 2006
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Milan Lucic is a professional hockey player who plays for the Boston Bruins. After making his debut early in the 2007-2008 season, Lucic went on to score 27 points during his rookie year and received the Bruins' Seventh Player Award, which is awarded annually to the player who fans feel has gone "above and beyond expectations."NHL: Bruins' Lucic Recharged for 2008-09
Career
Lucic was drafted 50th overall by the Boston Bruins during the second round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. On October 5, 2007, he made his NHL debut against the Dallas Stars.Career Highlights
In 2007, Lucic was named the Vancouver Giants' Most Valuable Player, earned the Vancouver Giants' Humanitarian and Service Award and was voted the Most Valuable Player at the Memorial Cup Championships.Boston Bruins: Boston Bruins Sign Left Wing Milan Lucic (August 2, 2007)On October 23, 2008, Lucic checked Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mike Van Ryn, shattering the glass. Neither player was injured, but two fans were treated at a local hospital for lacerations.The Boston Globe: Forcing a Break in the Action (October 24, 2008)
On October 25, 2008, Lucic scored his first NHL career hat trick.The Boston Globe: Lucic's hat trick pumps up the Bruins (October 26, 2008)
Quotes
"I'm happy that I've gone to Boston. I think I bring a real physical asset to the game. I think I go out there and punish their D-men and punish their forwards and really make them pay the price. I think I'm good around the net, I chip in with some points, and if it needs to happen, I'm a willing combatant to drop the gloves."Boston.com: Bruins Believe Additions Are Pluses"I wanted to be one of those players that are hard to play against; a hard worker who gives 110%."The Official Site of the Boston Bruins: Lucic Is Staying: Will Not Return To Vancouver
"You just play better when you're having fun. When you're having fun, that usually means you've lost your edge or you're letting frustration get to you."NHL: Bruins' Lucic Recharged for 2008-09
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Milan Lucic Questions
Will David Beckham stay with AC Milan or come back to play with the LA Galaxy in time for the MLS season? 2 AnswersActually, I think it's a possibility that he'll stay in Italy. AC Milan is meeting with Beckham's manager in the next few days and if the team is willing to off... read more
Which is best Milan or Paris fashion? 1 AnswerMilan is a much more serious and profitable venue than Paris. For all its glitz Paris is still more of a "tourist" venue than Milan. Milan is more Industry Rela... read more -
Milan Lucic Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Boston Bruins
- NHL: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2007
Milan Lucic Timeline
- 2006: Drafted by the Boston Bruins
- 2007: Named Captain of Team Canada for the 2007 Super Series vs. the Russian Junior Team
- 2007: NHL debut
- 2008: NHL Young Stars Game




