Tage Thompson

Tage Thompson
Born (1997-10-30) October 30, 1997
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
St. Louis Blues
Chicago Wolves (AHL)
NHL Draft 26th overall, 2016
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2017present

Tage Nathaniel Thompson (born October 30, 1997) is an American professional ice hockey center, currently playing with the Chicago Wolves in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). Thompson was selected 26th overall by the Blues in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Early life

Thompson was born in Glendale, Arizona, and has lived across the US, attending eleven different schools before accelerating his graduation from Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan after his junior year at the University of Connecticut's request.

Playing career

After playing in the U.S. National Development Team in the United States Hockey League, Thompson embarked on a collegiate career with the Connecticut in the Hockey East conference. Thompson appeared in all 36 games during his freshman season at UCONN in 2015–16 and was second on the team with 32 points on 14 goals and 18 assists. He also led the nation with 14 power play goals.[2]

In the 2016–17 season, and after his selection by the Blues in the draft, Thompson appeared in 34 games with the Huskies as a sophomore. He missed two games while participating with Team USA in the IIHF World Junior U20 Championship in Canada which resulted in Thompson earning his second Gold Medal. During his 34 games, Thompson led the Huskies with 19 goals and 32 points.[3] After the completion of the Huskies season, Thompson opted to conclude his collegiate career and signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues on March 7, 2017.[4] He immediately joined the Blues affiliate, the Chicago Wolves of the AHL, on an amateur try-out contract for the remainder of the 2016–17 season.

Personal

His father was a former NHL player and current head coach for the Bridgeport Soundtigers, Brent Thompson, mother is Kimberly Oliver Thompson from Phoenix, Arizona, and brother Tyce Thompson, who attends Salisbury High School and plays forward for the Salisbury Knights Varsity hockey team.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2014–15 U.S. National Development Team USHL 25 7 7 14 20
2015–16 U. of Connecticut HE 36 14 18 32 12
2016–17 U. of Connecticut HE 34 19 13 32 24
2016–17 Chicago Wolves AHL 16 1 1 2 2 10 2 1 3 4
AHL totals 16 1 1 2 2 10 2 1 3 4

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2015 United States WJC18 1st, gold medalist(s) 7 0 1 1 2
2017 United States WJC 1st, gold medalist(s) 7 1 4 5 4
Junior totals 14 1 5 6 6

References

Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Robby Fabbri
(2014)
St. Louis Blues first round draft pick
2016
Succeeded by
Robert Thomas
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