Nate Thompson

Nate Scott Thompson (born October 5, 1984) is an American ice hockey player, currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.

Playing career
Thompson was drafted in the 6th round, 183rd overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins. Thompson was a product of the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League and made his professional debut with the Providence Bruins in the play-offs of the 2004–05 season.

Thompson signed an entry level contract with the Bruins on July 20, 2005 and made his debut in the NHL with the Boston Bruins in 2006–07 playing four games.

Just before the start of the 2008-09 season on October 8, 2008, Thompson was claimed off waivers by the New York Islanders. Thompson scored his first NHL goal against Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers on November 4, 2008.

On July 27, 2009, Thompson was re-signed to a one-year contract with the Islanders. After posting 6 points in 39 games with the Islanders in the 2009–10, Thompson was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Lightning on January 21, 2010.