History of Tage Thompson in Timeline
Tage Thompson is an American professional ice hockey center and alternate captain for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL. Drafted 26th overall by the St. Louis Blues in 2016, he played one season with them before being traded to the Sabres. Prior to his NHL career, Thompson played college hockey at the University of Connecticut.
2 hours ago : Tage Thompson returns to wing as Sabres adjust lineup; Marner scores for Vegas.
The Buffalo Sabres are exploring lineup changes, with Tage Thompson moving back to wing. Sabres are mixing up lines for a game against Canadiens. Mitch Marner scored an inventive goal for Vegas against Canadiens.
October 30, 1997: Tage Thompson Born
On October 30, 1997, Tage Nathaniel Thompson was born. He is now a professional ice hockey player, serving as a center and alternate captain for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL.
2005: Brent Thompson Joins AHL Riverman
In 2005, Tage Thompson's father, Brent Thompson, started his AHL coaching career with the Riverman in Peoria, Illinois.
2006: Daniel Brière Record 90 Points
In 2006-07, Daniel Brière record 90 points for the Sabres.
2008: NIHL Pee Wee Elite Title
In 2008, Thompson won the NIHL Pee Wee Elite title with his Peoria Youth Hockey Association team while living in Peoria, Illinois.
2009: Brent Thompson Coaching with AHL Riverman
By 2009, Tage Thompson's father, Brent Thompson, was still coaching with the AHL Riverman in Peoria, Illinois.
2009: NIHL Pee Wee Elite Title
In 2009, Thompson won the NIHL Pee Wee Elite title with his Peoria Youth Hockey Association team while living in Peoria, Illinois.
2010: Drew Stafford Four Hat-tricks
In 2010-11, Drew Stafford had Four Hat-tricks.
2015: Collegiate Career with Connecticut
In 2015, Tage Thompson embarked on his collegiate career with the University of Connecticut in the Hockey East conference, following his time with the U.S. National Development Team in the United States Hockey League.
2016: Drafted by St. Louis Blues
In 2016, Tage Thompson was selected 26th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the NHL entry draft.
March 7, 2017: Signs with St. Louis Blues
On March 7, 2017, after completing his sophomore season with the Huskies, Thompson concluded his collegiate career and signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues. He joined the Chicago Wolves of the AHL on an amateur tryout contract for the remainder of the 2016–17 season.
October 4, 2017: NHL Debut
On October 4, 2017, Tage Thompson made his NHL debut playing for the Blues against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
July 1, 2018: Traded to Buffalo Sabres
On July 1, 2018, Tage Thompson was part of a trade by the Blues, along with Patrik Berglund, Vladimír Sobotka, a 2019 first-round draft pick, and a 2021 second-round draft pick, to the Buffalo Sabres for Ryan O'Reilly.
2018: Wife's Diagnosis with Chondrosarcoma
In 2018, Tage Thompson's wife Rachel was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma.
2018: Jeff Skinner 40-goal scorer for the Sabres
In 2018-19, Jeff Skinner became a 40-goal scorer for the Sabres.
2019: Part of Trade for Ryan O'Reilly
In 2019, Tage Thompson was part of a trade by the Blues, along with Patrik Berglund, Vladimír Sobotka, a 2019 first-round draft pick, and a 2021 second-round draft pick, to the Buffalo Sabres for Ryan O'Reilly.
October 5, 2020: Signs Contract Extension with Sabres
On October 5, 2020, Tage Thompson, as a restricted free agent, signed a three-year, $4.2 million contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres.
July 2021: Marriage to Rachel
In July 2021, Tage Thompson married his wife Rachel, whom he met in college.
2021: Breakout Season with Sabres
In 2021, Tage Thompson enjoyed a breakout season with the Buffalo Sabres, playing on the top line with Jeff Skinner and Alex Tuch.
2021: Part of Trade for Ryan O'Reilly
In 2021, Tage Thompson was part of a trade by the Blues, along with Patrik Berglund, Vladimír Sobotka, a 2019 first-round draft pick, and a 2021 second-round draft pick, to the Buffalo Sabres for Ryan O'Reilly.
February 19, 2022: First Career Hat-Trick
On February 19, 2022, Tage Thompson scored his first career hat-trick in a 5–3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
October 31, 2022: Six-Point Game Against Red Wings
On October 31, 2022, Tage Thompson scored a hat-trick and tallied three assists in an 8–3 win over the Detroit Red Wings, becoming the sixth player in franchise history to collect six points in a game.
2022: First Child
In 2022, Tage Thompson and his wife Rachel had their first child.
January 2023: Named to NHL All-Star Game
In January 2023, Tage Thompson was named to the 2023 NHL All-Star Game, the first of his career, but was replaced due to injury.
2025: Third Child
By 2025, Tage Thompson and his wife Rachel had three children.
2025: IIHF World Championship
In 2025, Thompson represented the United States at the IIHF World Championship, recording six goals and three assists in ten games. He scored the game-winning overtime goal against Switzerland, helping Team USA win their first gold medal since 1933.
2025: Leading up to the 2026 Winter Olympics
Leading up to the 2026 Winter Olympics during the 2025–26 season, Thompson had scored eight goals and seven assists in 12 games, including scoring a hat trick against the Montreal Canadiens. Overall, he scored 59 points with 30 goals and 29 assists in 57 games prior to the Olympic break.
January 2, 2026: Named to Team USA Roster for 2026 Winter Olympics
On January 2, 2026, Tage Thompson was named to Team USA's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
2026: Leading up to the 2026 Winter Olympics
Leading up to the 2026 Winter Olympics during the 2025–26 season, Thompson had scored eight goals and seven assists in 12 games, including scoring a hat trick against the Montreal Canadiens. Overall, he scored 59 points with 30 goals and 29 assists in 57 games prior to the Olympic break.
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