He spent three years with the Hamilton Steelhawks/Niagara Falls Thunder franchise and was selected 37th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins at the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.
He spent his first three years as a pro in the International Hockey League and ECHL, including a stint with the short-lived Albany Choppers.
The rugged blueliner was claimed by the Florida Panthers in the 1993 NHL Expansion Draft.
Two years later, he scored two goals and was a workhorse in 21 games as the Panthers reached the Stanley Cup finals.
Eventually, Laus officially retired and moved back to Ontario.