Chad LaRose (born March 27, 1982 in Fraser, Michigan, United States) is a professional ice hockey right wing who currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL. He is referred to by some local fans as "The Chuck Norris of Hockey".

The Hurricanes signed the OHL scoring machine to a three-year entry level contract on August 6th, 2003. A product of the USHL's Sioux Falls Stampede, LaRose later led the OHL Plymouth Whalers in scoring in 2002–03 with 117 points in 67 games. LaRose was never drafted, but his breakout overage season caught the attention of NHL scouts. He was an invitee to the Detroit Red Wings training camp in 2001 and 2002. LaRose started the 2003–04 season with the ECHL Florida Everblades, and was shuttling back and forth between the there and Lowell for most of the second half of the year. He is also referred to by most Caniacs as "The Chuck Norris Of Hockey"

LaRose has an elite level offensive game, and is as proficient filling the net as he is at setting up plays. He doubled his offensive output in his overage season, leading Plymouth to the West division title in the regular season. His size is a cause for concern, although he displayed an edge in the OHL that should serve him well in the pros. LaRose must also work on his play away from the puck, especially in the defensive end. LaRose is often slotted among the top 9 forwards on the Carolina Hurricanes. In the 2006–2007 season, he upped his game to add defensive capabilities.