Jack Thompson (ice hockey)

Jack Thompson (born March 19, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the San Jose Barracuda of the American Hockey League (AHL). He has also played for the Tampa Bay Lightning. 

Career
Before playing in the NHL, Thompson played parts of three seasons with the Sudbury Wolves and one season with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He named to the OHL Second All-Star Team.

He was drafted 93rd overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2020 NHL entry draft. On May 18, 2021, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract to join the Lightning. He was immediately sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Syracuse Crunch. On January 6, 2024, the Lightning called him up and he made his NHL debut in a 7–3 loss against the Boston Bruins. He was sent back down to the Barracuda after.

On March 7, the Lightning traded Thompson along with a 2024 third-round draft pick to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Anthony Duclair. On July 14, Thompson signed a one-year contract to stay with the Sharks.

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