Adrian College Ice Hockey’s four year starter and recent Senior Captain has been signed to an ECHL roster, less than one week after his NCAA career came to an end. Thompson signed with the Indy Fuel, what was described as the Chicago Blackhawks ‘AA’ affiliate by Adrian College staff. Mat is set to play in his first professional game tonight in Cincinnati.
24-year-old Thompson finished second in team scoring with 34 points (16g, 18a) in 30 games while helping the Bulldogs reach the NCAA quarterfinals. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound forward was named the 2017-18 Northern Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHA) Player of the Year, earning a spot on the NCHA All-Conference Team as well. Serving as captain for the last two seasons, Thompson finished his Adrian tenure at over a point-per-game pace, logging 61 goals, 67 assists and a plus-69 rating in 105 total NCAA games.
Congrats to captain @Mathomps10 on signing with the @IndyFuel (Chicago Blackhawks ‘AA’ affiliate) of the @ECHL! Mat will play in his first professional game tonight in Cincinnati. #GDTBAB https://t.co/uqemijelU2
— Adrian College Hockey (@ACbulldoghockey) March 20, 2018
A native of Bolton, Ontario, Thompson spent two seasons in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) prior to his collegiate career, tallying 102 points (36g, 66a) in 98 games split between the Trenton Golden Hawks and the Orangeville Flyers.
ROSTER MOVES:
– Étienne Marcoux returns to the #IndyFuel from the @WBSPenguins
– Fuel sign F Mathew Thompson to ATO
– D Andrew DeBrincat released from his ATOhttps://t.co/H9lIAUxdnZ— Indy Fuel (@IndyFuel) March 20, 2018
The Fuel continue their push for a Kelly Cup Playoff berth Tuesday as they travel to U.S. Bank Arena to take on the Cincinnati Cyclones, before returning to Indiana Farmers Coliseum Friday for a Hoosier State clash against the Fort Wayne Komets.
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