Chaz Lucius blossoms from 14-year-old Gophers commit to first-round NHL draft prospect The incoming U freshman is the highest-ranked Minnesotan available in this week's draft. July 19, 2021 — 7:20pm Text size Copy shortlink: Tears filled Tami Lucius' eyes. She was in the stands of USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Mich., last February to watch her son Chaz play his first game of the season with the U.S. National Under-18 team. He had been sidelined with an injury, going from a wheelchair to crutches during a months-long recovery that forced him to relearn how to walk. Over time, this comeback led Lucius back on the ice and to the sport he cherished.