He previously played college ice hockey for Ohio State University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Ohio State would make the NCAA tournament, but would lose in the second round to the eventual champion Quinnipiac Bobcats.

On March 31, 2023, the Providence Bruins announced that they had signed Lohrei to an amateur tryout contract for the remainder of the 2022–23 season, ending his collegiate career.

Lohrei impressed in his first NHL stint, but was sent back down to Providence on November 25, 2023, following the injury recovery of Matt Grzelcyk.

Lohrei stayed with Boston until being sent down on January 20, 2024, once again due to Bruins defense Derek Forbort being fit to play.