Canadian former professional defenceman (born 1971)
Ice hockey player
Brent Keith Thompson (born January 9, 1971) is a Canadian former professional defenceman who currently serves as an assistant coach for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Thompson played 121 games in the National Hockey League with the Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings.
Coaching career
Thompson was formerly the head coach of the Alaska Aces of the ECHL, where he led them to a Kelly Cup Championship in the 2010–11 season. During the 2011–12, Thompson was the head coach for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League, affiliate of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League.[1] In June 2012, the Islanders announced that Thompson would be promoted to assistant coach under Islanders head coach Jack Capuano.[2] To start the 2014–2015 season, Thompson was once again named the head coach for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League.[3]
Personal
Thompson is married to Kimberly Oliver, a native of Phoenix, Arizona who he met during his stint with the Phoenix Roadrunners of the International Hockey League.
The couple have two sons, Tage and Tyce, who are both professional ice hockey players.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Awards and honours
References
- ^ Strang, Katie (June 28, 2011). "Isles name Brent Thompson as Bridgeport head coach". Newsday. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
- ^ "BRENT THOMPSON NAMED SOUND TIGERS HEAD COACH". soundtigers.com. June 28, 2011. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
- ^ "THOMPSON NAMED SOUND TIGERS HEAD COACH". soundtigers.com. May 2, 2014. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
- ^ "Brent Thompson". Eliteprospects.com. January 9, 1971. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
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