Milan Lucic Signs with Fife Flyers in EIHL

Kirkcaldy, Scotland - Former NHL forward Milan Lucic, a Stanley Cup champion with the Boston Bruins, has signed with the Fife Flyers of Britain's Elite Ice Hockey League, the team announced Thursday.

The 37-year-old Vancouver native brings a wealth of professional experience to the club, having played 1,177 regular-season games across 18 NHL seasons. Lucic recorded 233 goals and 353 assists for 586 points, establishing himself as a gritty power forward known for his physical play and leadership. Drafted in the second round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Bruins, he debuted in the 2007-08 season and spent nine years with Boston, contributing to their 2011 championship run. He later played for the Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames before returning to the Bruins for four games in the 2023-24 season, where he added two assists.

Lucic's path to the EIHL follows a series of challenges and comeback attempts. His most recent NHL action came in 2023, after which he faced legal troubles. In November 2023, he was arrested following an alleged domestic incident and charged with assault and battery on his wife. He pleaded not guilty and entered the NHL/NHLPA Player...