Tyce Thompson

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Tyce Thompson
Tyce Thompson Utica Comets 11-17-23 2 (cropped).jpg
Thompson (right) with the Utica Comets in 2023
Born (1999-07-12) July 12, 1999 (age 25)
Oyster Bay, New York, U.S.
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 2021present

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 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.

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Playing career

With Providence College in 2019 Tyce Thompson Providence College ice hockey.jpg
With Providence College in 2019

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

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

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2015–16 Salisbury School USHS 2651116
2016–17Salisbury SchoolUSHS2071825
2016–17 Dubuque Fighting Saints USHL 3000220002
2017–18 Dubuque Fighting SaintsUSHL601220324851012
2018–19 Providence College HE 428172520
2019–20 Providence CollegeHE3419254429
2020–21 Providence CollegeHE2511142516
2020–21 New Jersey Devils NHL 70110
2020–21 Binghamton Devils AHL 1122418
2021–22 Utica Comets AHL1669151651124
2021–22 New Jersey DevilsNHL20000
2022–23 Utica CometsAHL56719263260224
2022–23 New Jersey DevilsNHL20000
2023–24 Utica CometsAHL1505512
2023–24 Bridgeport Islanders AHL513111454
NHL totals110110

Awards and honors

AwardYearRef
USHS
West Second Team All-New England2017
College
HE Second All-Star Team 2020, 2021
All-USCHO Second Team2020

References

  1. "Devils sign Thompson" (Press release). New Jersey Devils. March 24, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  2. Harrington, Mike (April 6, 2021). "Thompson brothers go head-to-head in New Jersey". The Buffalo News . Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  3. Ryan, Chris (April 6, 2021). "Injury update on Devils Hischier, Tyce Thompson to make NHL debut Tuesday". NJ.com . Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  4. "Islanders acquire F Thompson in trade with Devils". The Sports Network . November 26, 2023. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
  5. 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.