Nick Schaus (born July 3, 1986) is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Syracuse Crunch in the American Hockey League. Schaus spent four years at UMass-Lowell (Hockey East) from 2006–10, recording 65 points (10-55) and 220 penalty minutes in 148 career games. On March 22, 2010, he was signed as a free agent by the San Jose Sharks. In July 2011 the Syracuse Crunch signed Schaus to a one-year American Hockey League contract.