Aidan Thompson (born February 18, 2002) is an American professional

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player for the

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of the

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(AHL) as a prospect for the

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of the

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(AHL). He was drafted 90th overall by the Blackhawks in the 2022 NHL entry draft. He played

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Early life

Thompson was born to Brad and Jenny Thompson, and has a younger brother, Marek. He attended

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where he played ice hockey.

Playing career

Junior

Thompson played two seasons for the

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. During the 2020–21 season, he recorded ten goals and 23 assists in 52 games. During the 2021–22 season, he served as alternate captain and recorded 24 goals and 58 assists in 57 games. Following the season he was named to the All-USHL Second team.

College

Thompson began his collegiate career for the

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during the 2022–23 season. He scored first career goal on November 11, 2022, in a game against North Dakota. During his freshman season he ten goals and 22 assists in 32 games. His 32 points led all Pioneer freshmen in scoring. During the 2023–24 season, in his sophomore year, he recorded 11 goals and 19 assists in 44 games. He ranked first on the team with 344 faceoff wins, fourth in shots (93), and power-play goals (4). During the championship game of the 2024 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament against

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, he won seven of 12 face-offs and helped lead Denver to their record tenth NCAA tournament championship in program history. On September 27, 2024, he was named an alternate captain for the 2024–25 season. During his junior year he recorded a career-high 21 goals and 34 assists in 44 games, and helped Denver advance to the

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for the second consecutive year. He ranked second in the NCAA in scoring, trailing his teammate

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. He began the season on a 14-game point streak, tied for the second-longest by a Pioneer since 2005. In November 2024, he scored six goals and five assists, and led all players in the NCHC with 11 points. He was subsequently named NCHC Player of the Month. Following the season he was named to the All-NCHC Second Team. He finished his collegiate career with 42 goals and 75 assists in 120 games.

Professional

On April 12, 2025, Thompson signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the

, starting during the 2025–26 season. He also signed a professional tryout with the Blackhawks' AHL affiliate, the

for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.

Career statistics

Awards and honors

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Thompson, Aidan 2002 births Living people Ice hockey players from Colorado People from Fort Collins, Colorado American men's ice hockey forwards Chicago Blackhawks draft picks Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey players Lincoln Stars players Rockford IceHogs (AHL) players NCAA men's ice hockey national champions 21st-century American sportsmen