Player's Profile
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- Name: Nate Thompson
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 207 lbs
- Birthdate: 1984-10-05
- Eligible for Draft: 2003
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
- Acquired: 6th round (183rd overall), 2003
- Playing In: Pro
Nate Thompson
Prospect Grade: 5.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Beginning with the 2000-01 season, Thompson spent his four year junior career with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL. The following season he continued to improve, but it was during the 2003 playoffs, he had what was probably the finest playoff performance of his junior career. Thompson was drafted by the Bruins in the 8th round (183rd overall) of the 2003 entry draft and returned to Seattle for the 2003-04 season and a 65 game, 36 point total.
2004-05: In what would be his final junior season, Thompson helped his team finish first in the US Division. At the end of the Thunderbirds postseason in 2005, Thompson received a tryout contract with Providence and played 11 playoff games with the baby B’s.
2005-06: After a successful camp in Boston during September of 2005, he was assigned to Providence, where he officially began his professional career. Thompson scored his first professional goal in October of 2005
2006-07: Thompson served as an assistant captain for the Providence Bruins, centering the team's checking line. He made his NHL debut on October 21st, one of four appearances for Boston. Thompson had some injury troubles midseason, but appeared in 67 games and had a career high in points. Received the Hendricks Memorial Fan Appreciation award following the season.
2007-08: In his third pro season, Nate Thompson served as captain of the Providence Bruins. He had a career-best season offensively. He was re-signed by the Bruins in July 2008.
Read the Hockey's Future January 2008 feature on Thompson here
Claimed off waivers by Islanders in Oct. 2008
Talent Analysis
Thompson is a superb skater who plays a solid game at both ends of the ice, and is often used in penalty killing situations. More of a defensive forward, he does all of the little things to help his team win games, whether it is blocking shots, carrying the puck out of the defensive zone or sticking up for a teammate. Because of his speed he gets many scoring opportunities but needs to improve on his finishing ability. He is an intense competitor and a leader on and off the ice.
Future
Claimed off waivers by Islanders in Oct. 2008.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
| 2004-05 | Seattle (WHL) | 58 | 19 | 15 | 34 | 39 |
| 2005 | Seattle (WHL) | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 | Providence (AHL) | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2005-06 | Providence (AHL) | 74 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 58 |
| 2006 | Providence (AHL) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2006-07 | Providence (AHL) | 67 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 74 |
| 2006-07 | Boston (NHL) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Profile Last Updated: March, 6th 2009
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