Tyce Thompson
| Tyce Thompson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
.jpg) Thompson (right) with the Utica Comets in 2023 | |||
| Born |
July 12, 1999 Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||
| 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 a Canadian born professional ice hockey center for the Bridgeport Islanders of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to 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, and his rights were traded to the NHL's New York Islanders in November 2023.
Playing career
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Tyce Thompson attended the Salisbury School and won two New England Championships. He then played hockey at Providence College. Thompson 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.[1] 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.[2][3] He played seven games in the NHL, spending most of his first short post-college 2020–21 season with the Devils' farm team, the Binghamton Devils in the American Hockey League (AHL).
For the majority of the 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons, Thompson remained in the AHL, playing for the relocated Utica Comets; he appeared in two games, each season, with the Devils. He did not play any NHL games in the 2023–24 season, during which he was traded to the New York Islanders on November 26, 2023, in exchange for Arnaud Durandeau.[4] The Islanders immediately assigned him to their AHL farm team, the Bridgeport Islanders, where he continues to play as of the 2024–25 AHL season.
Personal life
[edit]His father is former NHL player Brent Thompson, who serves as an assistant coach for the Anaheim Ducks.[5] His brother Tage Thompson plays in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres.
Career statistics
[edit]| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| 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]- ^ "Devils sign Thompson" (Press release). New Jersey Devils. March 24, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
- ^ Harrington, Mike (April 6, 2021). "Thompson brothers go head-to-head in New Jersey". The Buffalo News. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ Ryan, Chris (April 6, 2021). "Injury update on Devils Hischier, Tyce Thompson to make NHL debut Tuesday". NJ.com. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ "Islanders acquire F Thompson in trade with Devils". The Sports Network. November 26, 2023. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ Compton, Brian (9 October 2017). "Thompson followed in his father's footsteps to NHL with Blues" (Press release). National Hockey League. 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
- Tyce Thompson profile and statistics at TheAHL.com
- Tyce Thompson at the Bridgeport Islanders
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