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.

Playing career

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. 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. He played seven games in the NHL, spending most of his first short post-college season with the Devils' farm team, the Binghamton Devils in the American Hockey League (AHL).

For the majority of the and 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 season, during which he was traded to the New York Islanders on November 26, 2023, in exchange for Arnaud Durandeau. The Islanders immediately assigned him to their AHL farm team, the Bridgeport Islanders, where he played out 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.

Personal life His father is Canadian former NHL player Brent Thompson, who serves as an assistant coach for the Anaheim Ducks. His brother Tage Thompson plays in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres.

Career statistics Regular seasonPlayoffs 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 — — — — — 2025–26 Barys Astana KHL 57 15 10 25 41 — — — — — NHL totals 11 0 1 1 0 — — — — — KHL totals 57 15 10 25 41 — — — — —

Awards and honors Award Year RefUSHS West Second Team All-New England 2017 College HE Second All-Star Team 2020, 2021 All-USCHO Second Team 2020