Tyce Thompson
| Tyce Thompson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
.jpg) Thompson (right) with the Utica Comets in 2023 | |||
| Born |
July 12, 1999 Oyster Bay, New York, U.S.[1] | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Center | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team Former teams |
New York Islanders Bridgeport Islanders (AHL) New Jersey Devils | ||
| NHL draft |
96th overall, 2019 New Jersey Devils | ||
| Playing career | 2021–present | ||
Tyce Thompson (born July 12, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey center for the Bridgeport Islanders of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 96th overall, in the fourth round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils.
Playing career
[edit]Tyce Thompson attended the prestigious Salisbury School and won two New England Championships, afterwards he continued his successes at Providence College. Tyce was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 4th round (96th overall) in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
On March 24, 2021, Thompson concluded his collegiate career after his junior season and signed his first professional deal and immediately was added to the Devils roster on a two-year, entry-level contract.[2] On April 6, Thompson made his professional and NHL debut, playing against his brother Tage, to register his first career assist and point in a 5–3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.[3][4]
Thompson was traded to the New York Islanders on November 26, 2023, in exchange for Arnaud Durandeau.[5]
Personal life
[edit]His father is former NHL player Brent Thompson, who serves as an assistant coach for the Anaheim Ducks.[6] His brother Tage Thompson plays in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres.
Career statistics
[edit]| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2015–16 | Salisbury School | USHS | 26 | 5 | 11 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Salisbury School | USHS | 20 | 7 | 18 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Dubuque Fighting Saints | USHL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2017–18 | Dubuque Fighting Saints | USHL | 60 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 48 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2018–19 | Providence College | HE | 42 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Providence College | HE | 34 | 19 | 25 | 44 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Providence College | HE | 25 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Binghamton Devils | AHL | 11 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Utica Comets | AHL | 16 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 2021–22 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Utica Comets | AHL | 56 | 7 | 19 | 26 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 2022–23 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Utica Comets | AHL | 15 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Bridgeport Islanders | AHL | 51 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
Awards and honors
[edit]| Award | Year | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| USHS | ||
| West Second Team All-New England | 2017 | |
| College | ||
| HE Second All-Star Team | 2020, 2021 | |
| All-USCHO Second Team | 2020 | |
References
[edit]- ^ Flaherty, Liam (March 24, 2021). "Tyce Thompson inks entry-level contract with New Jersey". New York Hockey Journal. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Devils sign Thompson". New Jersey Devils. March 24, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
- ^ "Thompson brothers go head-to-head in New Jersey". Buffalo News. April 6, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ "Injury update on Devils Hischier, Tyce Thompson to make NHL debut tuesday". NJ.com. April 6, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ "Islanders acquire F Thompson in trade with Devils". TSN.ca. November 26, 2023.
- ^ Compton, Brian (9 October 2017). "Thompson followed in his father's footsteps to NHL with Blues". NHL.com. New York: NHL. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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- 1999 births
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- Binghamton Devils players
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- Dubuque Fighting Saints players
- New Jersey Devils draft picks
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- People from Oyster Bay (town), New York
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