Jack Thompson (ice hockey)

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Jack Thompson
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Thompson with the Syracuse Crunch in 2024
Born (2002-03-19) March 19, 2002 (age 22)
Courtice, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 189 lb (86 kg; 13 st 7 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 San Jose Sharks
San Jose Barracuda  (AHL)
Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL draft 93rd overall, 2020
Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career 2020–present

Jack Thompson (born March 19, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the San Jose Barracuda of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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Playing career

On October 7, 2020, the Tampa Bay Lightning selected Thompson with the 93rd overall pick in the third round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. [1]

During the 2020–21 OHL season, Thompson was loaned to Surahammars IF of Sweden's Division 1. Thompson went there while waiting for the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season to resume due to the COVID-19 pause. [2] The OHL subsequently decide to cancel the season. [3]

On May 18, 2021, the Tampa Bay Lightning signed Thompson to a three-year, entry-level contract. Thompson had appeared in 18 games with Surahammars IF the prior season, recording nine goals and nine assists for 18 points. He also appeared in one game with Tampa Bay' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. Thompson recorded an assist in his professional debut. Prior to that, Thompson had appeared in 115 career games with the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL. [4]

On January 6, 2024, Thompson made his NHL debut with the Lightning against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. [5] On March 7, Thompson along with a 2024 third-round draft pick was traded to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Anthony Duclair. [6] On April 15, Thompson made his Sharks debut in a 9–2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. [7]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2018–19 Sudbury Wolves OHL 52610161881452
2019–20 Sudbury WolvesOHL6313193220—————
2020–21 Surahammars IF Div.1 18991814—————
2020–21 Syracuse Crunch AHL 10110—————
2021–22 Sudbury WolvesOHL298152324—————
2021–22 Soo Greyhounds OHL36132134109681411
2022–23 Syracuse CrunchAHL71815231850222
2023–24 Syracuse CrunchAHL465273212—————
2023–24 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 10000—————
2023–24 San Jose Barracuda AHL161894—————
2023–24 San Jose Sharks NHL20000—————
NHL totals30000—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2018 Canada Red U17 4th60006
2022 Canada WJC Gold medal icon.svg71342
Junior totals131348

Awards & honours

AwardYearRef
OHL
Second All-Star Team 2022
AHL
All-Star Game 2024

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References

  1. ↑ "NHL Draft picks 2020: Complete list of selections for Rounds 1–7". sportingnews.com. October 8, 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Wolves make strong first impression in Swedish league". thesudburystar.com. January 14, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  3. ↑ "OHL cancels return-to-play plan for 2020–21 season due to COVID-19". sportsnet.ca. April 21, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Lightning sign 2020 draft pick Jack Thompson to entry-level contract". nhl.com. May 18, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  5. ↑ @TBLightning (January 6, 2024). "A dream come true. Congrats Jack!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. ↑ "Sharks acquire 2024 third-round selection and Jack Thompson from the Tampa Bay Lightning". NHL.com. March 7, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Quick bites: Sharks help Oilers prep for playoffs". fearthefin.com. April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
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