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Key facts

Full name Nathan Scott Thompson[1]
Birth date October 5, 1984[2]
Birthplace Anchorage, Alaska, USA[3]
Position Center[3]
Retirement July 19, 2023[1]

Nate Thompson is a retired American professional ice hockey center who played 844 NHL games across nine teams before retiring in 2023.

Context

Nate Thompson is a retired American professional ice hockey center who spent 15 seasons in the NHL [4]. Born in Anchorage, Alaska, he was drafted by the Boston Bruins in 2003 [3]. Over his career, he played for nine teams, including the Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles Kings [2]. He retired on July 19, 2023, after 844 games [1]. Since then, he has worked as an NHL media analyst [5].

Documented claims

  • Thompson was drafted by the Boston Bruins in 2003, 183rd overall. [3]
  • He played 844 NHL games with 65 goals and 164 points. [3]
  • After retiring, he became an NHL media analyst and broadcaster. [5]

Questions and answers

Is Nate Thompson a retired hockey player?

Yes, he retired on July 19, 2023, after 15 NHL seasons [1].

How many NHL games did Nate Thompson play?

He played 844 NHL games, scoring 65 goals and 164 points [3].

Is Nate Thompson a free agent?

No, he is retired and no longer an active player [1].

Sources

  1. Nate Thompson Stats And News — nhl.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Nate Thompson | Arkansas Razorbacks — arkansasrazorbacks.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Nate Thompson | Director, Editor, Writer — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Nate Thompson - Retired NHL Athlete | Co-host of "The ... — linkedin.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Nate Thompson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Title — hockey-reference.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People