Luke Gazdic

Luke Gazdic is a former professional ice hockey player who has transitioned to a role as a hockey analyst and corporate partnerships manager. After making his NHL debut on October 1, 2013, with the Edmonton Oilers, Luke Gazdic immediately made an impact by scoring his first NHL goal in that game. His professional ice hockey career began after being drafted 172nd overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Dallas Stars. Prior to his significant NHL milestone, Gazdic developed his skills in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Erie Otters from 2006 to 2009, and gained valuable professional experience in the ECHL with the Idaho Steelheads and in the AHL with the Texas Stars.

Continuing his extensive professional career, Gazdic joined the Calgary Flames organization in July 2017, playing for their AHL affiliate, the Stockton Heat. He concluded his impactful playing career in the AHL with the San Diego Gulls, officially retiring from professional play in June 2021. Following his distinguished time on the ice, Gazdic seamlessly transitioned into prominent media and corporate roles within the hockey industry. Since 2023, Gazdic has leveraged his deep expertise and on-ice experience as an analyst for NHL on Sportsnet, providing insightful commentary and expert analysis on the sport.

In parallel, he holds a significant position as Manager, Corporate Partnerships at the NHL Alumni Association, where he strategically utilizes his extensive professional hockey background to cultivate and forge key alliances, further solidifying his influence in both the media and business development facets of professional hockey.