Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tage Thompson

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Tage Thompson made an impact.

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2005: Brent Thompson joins AHL Riverman

In 2005, Tage Thompson's father, Brent Thompson, began his coaching career with the AHL Riverman.

2009: Brent Thompson coaching with AHL Riverman

In 2009, Brent Thompson, Tage Thompson's father, was still coaching with the AHL Riverman.

2015: Collegiate Career with Connecticut

In 2015, Tage Thompson started his collegiate career with Connecticut in the Hockey East conference.

2016: IIHF World Junior U20 Championship

In 2016, Tage Thompson participated with Team USA in the IIHF World Junior U20 Championship in Canada and earned a Gold Medal.

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: Entry-level contract with St. Louis Blues

On March 7, 2017, Tage Thompson signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues and joined their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves.

October 4, 2017: NHL Debut

On October 4, 2017, Tage Thompson made his NHL debut for the St. Louis Blues against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

July 1, 2018: Traded to Buffalo Sabres

On July 1, 2018, Tage Thompson was traded by the St. Louis Blues to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Ryan O'Reilly, along with Patrik Berglund, Vladimír Sobotka, a 2019 first-round draft pick, and a 2021 second-round draft pick.

2019: Draft Pick Traded

In 2019, a first-round draft pick was traded to the Buffalo Sabres as part of the deal that sent Tage Thompson to the Sabres.

October 5, 2020: 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.

2021: Breakout Season with Sabres

In 2021, Tage Thompson experienced a breakout season with the Buffalo Sabres, playing on the top line with Jeff Skinner and Alex Tuch.

2021: Draft Pick Traded

In 2021, a second-round draft pick was traded to the Buffalo Sabres as part of the deal that sent Tage Thompson to the Sabres.

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.

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.

2025: IIHF World Championship

In 2025, Tage Thompson represented the United States at the IIHF World Championship, recording six goals and three assists in ten games.

2025: Olympic Season

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.

January 2, 2026: Named to Team USA's Olympic Roster

On January 2, 2026, Tage Thompson was named to Team USA's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

2026: Olympic Season

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.