Joel David L'Esperance (born August 18, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey forward who is currently an unrestricted free agent.

[1] Adding 27 points in 44 games as a Senior in the 2017–18 season, L'Esperance immediately embarked on his professional career by agreeing to an amateur try-out with the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League on March 27, 2018.

[2] Joining Texas in their push to the post-season, L'Esperance made his debut the following day in a 3–2 shootout loss to the Grand Rapids Griffins on March 28, 2018.

[5] Undrafted, L'Esperance impressed with his growth in development through his senior year with the Huskies and try-out with Texas and was rewarded as a free agent with a two-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars on July 2, 2018.

[7] L'Esperance made an immediate impact with Texas, finding his scoring touch to impressively lead the league as a rookie in goals with 27 in 49 games earning a selection to the AHL All-Star Classic before receiving his first recall to the NHL on February 14, 2019.