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

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 currently 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 — — — — —
NHL totals 110110 —————

Awards and honors

Award Year
USHS
West Second Team All-New England 2017
College
HE Second All-Star Team 2020, 2021
All-USCHO Second Team 2020

References

  1. ↑ Tyce Thompson inks entry-level contract with New Jersey
  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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