Tell us about your hometown, family and hobbies.

My name is Lucas Lemieux and I grew up in Edmonton, Alberta. I have 3 brothers that all play hockey. I have a very competitive family with my dad being a pro golfer and mom playing on team Canada for ringette and university basketball. I play many other sports besides hockey such as basketball, volleyball, golf, and I snowboard.

How did you originally begin playing hockey (what age as well) and what is your favorite memory from when you were younger?

I originally began playing hockey at age 4 because my brother was playing at the time and it’s just a big part of the family. My favorite memory in hockey is scoring the tying goal on a penalty shot in the playoff quarterfinals in atom and scoring the overtime winner 15 seconds into overtime to advance into the semi-finals.

Who is your favorite NHL player and who do you model your game after? Why?

My favorite NHL player is Cale Makar and I model my game after him and Roman Josi. I like to model my game after Cale Makar because I like his offensive potential. I also like to model my game after Roman Josi because he can not only score and pass, but he can shut down top players with great defensive skills.

What team do you play for? What was your favorite part from the season?

I play for SSAC U18 AAA.

What are your top goals as a student athlete? Why are they your top goals?

My top goals as a student athlete are achieving honours in school and being a leader in the classroom and on the ice.

How important is school from your perspective? Why is it that way?

School is very important from my perspective because it is the pathway to reach my career goals. My parents have always supported and encouraged me to do well in school in order to accomplish my career goals.

What would it mean to you to play at the NCAA or Pro level?

Playing in the NCAA or pro level would mean a lot to me because it is my dream to play at a level not many people could play.

What separates you as a player or person? How do you continue to get better?

The thing that separates me as a player and person is my willingness to never give up in everything I do from school to sports. I continue to get better by trying to improve my game on the ice as well as my strength and fitness off the ice. I listen to coaches and I work hard everyday.

What impact are you looking to have in your sports career? (Community, team, success, etc)

I would like to show kids that anybody can achieve their goals and that you don’t have to have all the resources to get you there if you work hard and believe in yourself.

One fun fact about yourself.

A fun fact about me is that I won a city wide long distance race in elementary school.