Tyce Thompson

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Tyce Thompson
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Thompson with the Utica Comets in 2023
Born (1999-07-12) July 12, 1999 (age 24)
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.

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Playing career

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 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

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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.


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