Shane Lachance

Shane Lachance
Born	(2003-08-30) August 30, 2003
Occupation	Professional ice hockey forward
Known for	Playing for the New Jersey Devils in the NHL

Shane Lachance (born August 30, 2003) is an American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the New Jersey Devils in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

Lachance was chosen 186th overall during the sixth round of the 2021 NHL entry draft by the Edmonton Oilers. This selection followed his performance with the Boston Junior Bruins in the National Collegiate Development Conference, where he tallied 15 points across 25 games.

In his debut season in the USHL (2021–22) with the Youngstown Phantoms, Lachance amassed 23 points over 55 contests. The next season, serving as team captain, he propelled Youngstown to win the Clark Cup championship, contributing 33 goals and a total of 54 points in 62 games.

During his freshman year at Boston University in 2023–24, Lachance secured a position on the top offensive line and concluded the season with 13 goals and 27 points in 40 appearances. He was appointed co-captain for the 2024–25 campaign, marking a milestone as the first sophomore to hold this role in the program’s history, finishing that season with 12 goals and 30 points over another set of 40 games.

On March 4, 2025, Lachance’s NHL rights were traded by the Oilers to the New Jersey Devils as part of a three-team transaction that included acquiring Trent Frederic. Subsequently, on April 16, 2025, the Devils signed him to a two-year entry-level contract and assigned him to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Utica Comets, for the remainder of that season.

Lachance earned a spot on the Devils’ opening night roster for the following season but was sent back to Utica the next day. After participating in 11 games with the Comets, he was recalled and made his NHL debut on November 15, 2025, facing off against the Washington Capitals.

Personal life

Shane Lachance is the son of former NHL player Scott Lachance, who had a thirteen-year career and also played collegiate hockey at Boston University, like his son. His grandfather is Jack Parker, renowned for his long tenure as Boston University’s head coach. Shane has two brothers, Jake and Ryan. While attending Boston University, he pursued a major in hospitality administration.