Tyce Thompson

Tyce Thompson (born July 12, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey center for Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was selected 96th overall, in the fourth round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils, and his rights were traded to the NHL's New York Islanders in November 2023.

Tyce Thompson
Thompson (right) with the Utica Comets in 2023
Born	(1999-07-12) July 12, 1999 (age 26) Oyster Bay, New York, U.S.[a]
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb)
Position	Center
Shoots	Right
KHL team Former teams	Barys Astana New Jersey Devils
NHL draft	96th overall, 2019 New Jersey Devils
Playing career	2021–present

Playing career

With Providence College in 2019

Tyce Thompson attended the Salisbury School and won two New England Championships. He then played hockey at Providence College. Thompson 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 was immediately added to the Devils roster on a two-year, entry-level contract.^[1] 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.^[2][3] He played seven games in the NHL, spending most of his first short post-college 2020–21 season with the Devils' farm team, the Binghamton Devils in the American Hockey League (AHL).

For the majority of the 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons, Thompson remained in the AHL, playing for the relocated Utica Comets; he appeared in two games, each season, with the Devils. He did not play any NHL games in the 2023–24 season, during which he was traded to the New York Islanders on November 26, 2023, in exchange for Arnaud Durandeau.^[4] The Islanders immediately assigned him to their AHL farm team, the Bridgeport Islanders, where he continues to play as of the 2024–25 AHL season.

Leaving the Islanders organization following two seasons, Thompson opted to sign his first contract abroad in agreeing to a one-year contract with Kazakhstani-based club, Barys Astana of the KHL, on August 20, 2025.^[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		—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	Bridgeport Islanders	AHL		65	8	13	21	102		—	—	—	—	—
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

Notes

1. Although many sources mistakenly list Calgary, Alberta as his birthplace