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Player's Profile

  • Name: Tyler Thompson
  • Position: C
  • Shoots: Right
  • Height: 6-0
  • Weight: 175 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1989-03-11
  • Eligible for Draft: 2008
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Wayzata, Minnesota
  • Acquired: Eligible for 2008 Entry Draft
  • Playing In: Junior

Tyler Thompson

History

2005-06: Played for the Red Knights at Benilde-St. Margaret’s prep school in Minnesota. As a captain, he led the team in scoring. He was also named to the All-North Suburban Conference Team.
 
2006-07: Played his first season in the USHL with Cedar Rapids. Was used sparingly in the start of the season but caught on towards the end of the year. Draft eligible year for the NHL, however did not find himself ranked or selected.
 
2007-08: Has emerged as one of the RoughRiders top forwards this season. Earned player of the week honors in the last week of December for a six-point explosion in a two-game series against Ohio. Named to Eastern Division team for the USHL Prospects/All-Star Game.

Talent Analysis

Thompson is a strong player with good mobility and quickness. He has pretty hockey sense to go along with a good set of hands. He works well with the puck and is good down low and around the net.

Future

Thompson committed to Minnesota State University, Mankato in January.

Stats

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Profile Last Updated: May, 26th 2008


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