Brent Thompson

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Brent Thompson
Brent Thompson 2013-05-09.JPG
Thompson with the New York Islanders in 2013
Born (1971-01-09) January 9, 1971 (age 53)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Los Angeles Kings
Winnipeg Jets
Phoenix Coyotes
NHL Draft 39th overall, 1989
Los Angeles Kings
Playing career 19902005

Brent Keith Thompson (born January 9, 1971) is a Canadian former professional defenceman who currently serves as an assistant coach for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Thompson played 121 games in the National Hockey League with the Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings.

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Coaching career

Thompson was formerly the head coach of the Alaska Aces of the ECHL, where he led them to a Kelly Cup Championship in the 2010–11 season. During the 2011–12, Thompson was the head coach for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League, affiliate of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. [1] In June 2012, the Islanders announced that Thompson would be promoted to assistant coach under Islanders head coach Jack Capuano. [2] To start the 2014–2015 season, Thompson was once again named the head coach for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League. [3]

Personal

Thompson is married to Kimberly Oliver, a native of Phoenix, Arizona who he met during his stint with the Phoenix Roadrunners of the International Hockey League.

The couple have two sons, Tage and Tyce, who are both professional ice hockey players.

Career statistics

Thompson with the Providence Bruins in 2004 Brent Thompson.jpg
Thompson with the Providence Bruins in 2004

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1987–88Calgary Northstars U18 AMHL 250131333
1988–89 Medicine Hat Tigers WHL 723101316030002
1989–90 Medicine Hat TigersWHL68103545167301114
1990–91 Medicine Hat TigersWHL5154045871217816
1990–91 Phoenix Roadrunners IHL 40116
1991–92 Phoenix RoadrunnersIHL4241317139
1991–92 Los Angeles Kings NHL 270558940004
1992–93 Los Angeles KingsNHL3004476
1992–93 Phoenix RoadrunnersIHL22055112
1993–94 Los Angeles KingsNHL2410181
1993–94 Phoenix RoadrunnersIHL2611112118
1994–95 Winnipeg Jets NHL2900078
1995–96 Winnipeg JetsNHL1001121
1995–96 Springfield Falcons AHL 58210122031014555
1996–97 Phoenix Coyotes NHL10007
1996–97 Phoenix RoadrunnersIHL1201167
1996–97 Springfield FalconsAHL64215172151702231
1997–98 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL77415193081504425
1998–99 Hartford Wolf PackAHL7631518265700023
1999–00 Louisville Panthers AHL6742226311300011
2000–01 Louisville PanthersAHL591910170
2000–01 Hershey Bears AHL15011441200010
2001–02 Hershey BearsAHL7981624178800021
2002–03 Hershey BearsAHL612171913430007
2003–04 Colorado Eagles CHL 6152429172401110
2004–05 Providence Bruins AHL7939122561612319
AHL totals6352912915820849121214202
NHL totals1211101135240004

Awards and honours

AwardYear
WHL
East Second All-Star Team 1991
IHL
All-Star Game 1992
AHL
Yanick Dupre Memorial Award 1999
ECHL
Coach of the Year 2011 [4]

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References

  1. Strang, Katie (June 28, 2011). "Isles name Brent Thompson as Bridgeport head coach". Newsday. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  2. "BRENT THOMPSON NAMED SOUND TIGERS HEAD COACH". soundtigers.com. June 28, 2011. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  3. "THOMPSON NAMED SOUND TIGERS HEAD COACH". soundtigers.com. May 2, 2014. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  4. "Brent Thompson". Eliteprospects.com. January 9, 1971. Retrieved July 8, 2016.