Jack Thompson
Born (2002-03-19) March 19, 2002
Courtice, Ontario
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 178 lb (81 kg; 12 st 10 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
AHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Syracuse Crunch
Syracuse Crunch (AHL)
National team  Canada
NHL Draft 93rd overall, 2020
Playing career 2022–present

Jack Thompson (born March 19, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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 Ontario Hockey League season, Thompson was loaned to the Surahammars IF of the third division of men's hockey in Sweden. Thompson went there while waiting for the OHL season to resume due to the COVID 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 Surhammers the prior season, recording 9 goals and 18 points. Thompson also appeared in one game with the Syracuse Crunch. Thompson recorded an assist in his pro-debut. Prior to that, Thompson had appeared in 115 career games with the Sudbury Wolves in the OHL. Thompson has 19 goals and 48 points in his OHL career.[4]

On January 6, 2020, Thompson made his NHL debut with the Lightning against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden.[5]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 Sudbury Wolves OHL 52 6 10 16 18 8 1 4 5 2
2019–20 Sudbury Wolves OHL 63 13 19 32 20 – – – – –
2020–21 Surahammars IF Division 1 18 9 9 18 14 – – – – –
2020–21 Syracuse Crunch AHL 1 0 1 1 2 – – – – –
2021–22 Sudbury Wolves OHL 29 8 15 23 24 – – – – –
2021–22 Soo Greyhounds OHL 36 13 21 34 10 9 6 8 14 11
2022–23 Syracuse Crunch AHL 71 8 15 23 18 5 0 2 2 2
NHL totals – – – – – – – – – –

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 7, 2024). "A dream come true. Congrats Jack!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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