Ducks Secure LaCombe with Long-Term Eight-Year Contract Extension
LaCombe Commits Future to Anaheim Ducks: A Promising Journey in the NHL
LaCombe’s Commitment to the Ducks: Building a Winning Team
“Today is an exciting day for my family, and I am grateful to the organization for their belief in me,” shared LaCombe, expressing his enthusiasm. “It was an easy decision for me to commit my future to the Ducks and Orange County. We are building something special here, and I am excited to do everything I can to help this team win.”
LaCombe, standing at 6-2 and weighing 208 pounds, has proven to be a significant asset for the Anaheim Ducks. With a record of 2-15=17 points and 24 penalty minutes in 71 games during his first NHL season in 2023-24, he ranked seventh in assists and eighth in points among all-time Ducks rookie defensemen. After debuting at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season post his collegiate career, LaCombe promptly made his mark, tallying his first goal on January 20, 2024, against San Jose and registering his first NHL point with an assist on October 15, 2023, against Carolina.
Impressive Collegiate Career at the University of Minnesota
Selected by Anaheim in the 2019 NHL Draft’s second round (39th overall), LaCombe amassed an impressive 19-80=99 points with a +53 rating and 47 penalty minutes over 140 NCAA games with the University of Minnesota (Big Ten) from 2019-2023.
- Led Minnesota defensemen in points and goals for three consecutive seasons.
- Ranked in the top-10 NCAA blueliners for points and assists on multiple occasions.
As a senior, he played a pivotal role guiding the Golden Gophers to the 2023 NCAA championship game and facilitated their Frozen Four appearances in 2020, 2022, and 2023. His collegiate accolades include spots on the NCAA Second All-American Team (2020-21), Big 10 First All-Star Team (2020-21), and Big 10 Second All-Star Team (2021-22, 2022-23).
International Accomplishments with Team USA
Hailing from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, LaCombe has also demonstrated stellar performance on the international stage. At the 2025 World Championship, he contributed to Team USA’s historic gold medal win, their first in 92 years, scoring 5 points and achieving a +11 rating, placing him third among tournament leaders.
Previously, LaCombe played a vital role in Team USA’s triumphs at the 2021 World Junior Championship and represented his nation at the 2018 U-18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
LaCombe’s journey with the Anaheim Ducks, backed by his collegiate excellence and international victories, marks the beginning of a promising NHL career poised to witness continued growth and success.
