Tyce Thompson

Tyce Thompson
Thompson (right) with the Utica Comets in 2023
Born	(1999-07-12) July 12, 1999 (age 25) 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

With Providence College in 2019

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

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

				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

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

1. Flaherty, Liam (March 24, 2021). "Tyce Thompson inks entry-level contract with New Jersey". New York Hockey Journal. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
2. "Devils sign Thompson". New Jersey Devils. March 24, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
3. "Thompson brothers go head-to-head in New Jersey". Buffalo News. April 6, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
4. "Injury update on Devils Hischier, Tyce Thompson to make NHL debut tuesday". NJ.com. April 6, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
5. "Islanders acquire F Thompson in trade with Devils". TSN.ca. November 26, 2023.
6. 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

• 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