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Winning bronze at the world championship was 'awesome,' Lightning's Nate Thompson says

St. Petersburg Times — Lightning center Nate Thompson called winning a bronze medal with the United States at the world championship "a once in a lifetime experience I will never forget."

Tampa Bay Lightning May 21, 2013

2013 IIHF Men's World Championship begin in Sweden, Finland

Raw Charge — Today the IIHF Men's World Championships begin in Stockholm, Sweden, and Helsinki, Finland (dual hosts again this year). This year five Tampa Bay Lightning players are participating: Ben Bishop, Matt Carle, and Nate Thompson for the USA, Steven Stamkos for Canada, and goaltending prospect Jaroslav Janus for Slovakia. Contrary to rumors, prospect Andrey Vasilevskiy is not playing for Team Russia in the tournament,. Teams from 16 countries are divided into two groups for the round-robin-style first round. This year one group is competing in Stockholm (including Canada and Sweden) and...

Tampa Bay Lightning May 3, 2013

Stastny named captain of Team USA

Mile High Hockey — USA Hockey announced today that Avalanche center Paul Stastny has been given the captaincy for the 2013 U.S. Men's National Team in the upcoming IIHF World Championships. Matt Carle and Nate Thompson of the Tampa Bay Lightning will be the alternate captains. Stastny has a long and storied history with USA Hockey. He's played on Team USA on three separate occasions, including the 2010 Olympic team. He and his teammates took the silver in that contest after a surprising run to the gold medal game and an exciting overtime finish. Stastny also represented the United States in the 2007 and ...

Colorado Avalanche May 3, 2013

Bishop, Carle, Thompson named to USA team for world championship

St. Petersburg Times — The Lightning on Thursday had three players named to the initial group of 15 who will play for the United States at next month's world championship in Sweden and Finland: goaltender Ben Bishop, center Nate Thompson and defenseman Matt Carle.

Tampa Bay Lightning April 25, 2013

Maple Leafs Lose Unimportant Game 5-2

Pension Plan Puppets — The Story After a pair of posts, the Leafs got one past Bishop courtesy of Phil Kessel. Stamkos burned Fraser for a slick backhand wrister, which was followed up by St Louis, who put one in after a feed from the double-covered Nate Thompson (what?). Lupul would tie it up with under 25 seconds to play in the second, but by the third it was all Tampa. Radko Grudas (who?) would score the game winner, and St. Louis would put in another and an empty netter to get a faux-hat trick and the Art Ross lead. The Game in Six I don't know that there's much to say about this game. The Leafs ...

Toronto Maple Leafs April 25, 2013

Mandatory visors long overdue for NHL

Tampa Tribune — Bolts Beat: Nate Thompson is a prime example of a player who avoided serious injury thanks to shielding his eyes.

Tampa Bay Lightning April 20, 2013

Lightning's Thompson Back

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Nate Thompson, who sat out Sunday's game at Buffalo after taking a puck to the face Saturday, is ready to return to action, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

April 17, 2013

Nate Thompson says it's business as usual in first game back after puck to the face

St. Petersburg Times — Lightning center Nate Thompson went to the front of the net during Tuesday's morning skate in Winnipeg and faced defenseman Eric Brewer who launched a slap shot right at Thompson.

Tampa Bay Lightning April 16, 2013

Visor saves Thompson from worse injury

Tampa Tribune — The Lightning's Nate Thompson said he did not want to even think about what sort of shape he would be in if he wasn’t wearing a visor.

Tampa Bay Lightning April 15, 2013

Lightning's Thompson (Face) Out For Sunday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Nate Thompson (face) will sit out Sunday's game against the Sabres, Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

April 15, 2013

Sunday Caps Clips: Streak Squeaks On

Japers' Rink — Your savory breakfast links: Recaps and other assorted musings on last night's close call from us (with quotes), Monumental video (Oates, players), Vogs, NHL.com, AP, SportsXchange, PHT, WaPo (gamer, blog), WashTimes (gamer, blog), CSNW (gamer, blog, Joe B), DCEx, Frankovic, Peerless, DSP, Caps Basketball, RMNB, and from the Sunshine State, the Tampa Tribune and our SBN pals over at Raw Charge. Scary (and bloody) moment during this one when a Mike Green slapper headed right for Nate Thompson's face - and shattered his visor. Yikes. [Puck Daddy] In happier (and less bloody) news,...

Washington Capitals April 14, 2013

Bolts' Thompson Saved By Visor

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Nate Thompson took a Mike Green slap shot to the face in Saturday's game against Washington. The puck shattered his visor, which cut his face, but he was able to return to the game, reports CBC's Hockey Night in Canada

April 13, 2013

Lightning?s Thompson tackles all assignments

Tampa Tribune — No matter who stands behind the Lightning bench, when any situation arises, they can tap on the shoulder of Nate Thompson.

Tampa Bay Lightning March 31, 2013

Lightning's Thompson Suspended Two Games

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Nate Thompson has been suspended for two games for an illegal head check in Friday's game against the Devils, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.

March 31, 2013

Thompson suspended two games for illegal hit

St. Petersburg Times — Lightning center Nate Thompson has been suspended for two games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head on Devils forward Matt D'Agostini during Friday night's 5-4 shootout win.

Tampa Bay Lightning March 30, 2013

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  • 2013 IIHF Men's World Championship begin in Sweden, Finland
    Today the IIHF Men's World Championships begin in Stockholm, Sweden, and Helsinki, Finland (dual hosts again this year). This year five Tampa Bay Lightning players are participating: Ben Bishop, Matt Carle, and Nate Thompson for the USA, Steven Stamkos for Canada, and goaltending prospect Jaroslav Janus for Slovakia. Contrary to rumors, prospect Andrey Vasilevskiy is not playing for Team Russia in the tournament,. Teams from 16 countries are divided into two groups for the round-robin-style first round. This year one group is competing in Stockholm (including Canada and Sweden) and...
  • Stastny named captain of Team USA
    USA Hockey announced today that Avalanche center Paul Stastny has been given the captaincy for the 2013 U.S. Men's National Team in the upcoming IIHF World Championships. Matt Carle and Nate Thompson of the Tampa Bay Lightning will be the alternate captains. Stastny has a long and storied history with USA Hockey. He's played on Team USA on three separate occasions, including the 2010 Olympic team. He and his teammates took the silver in that contest after a surprising run to the gold medal game and an exciting overtime finish. Stastny also represented the United States in the 2007 and ...
  • Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Anders Lindback (39), of Sweden, makes a save on a shot by Florida Panthers center Drew Shore (15) after he got past Lightning center Nate Thompson (44) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Anders Lindback (39), of Sweden, makes a save on a shot by Florida Panthers center Drew Shore (15) after he got past Lightning center Nate Thompson (44) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
  • Boston Bruins' Chris Kelly tries to control the puck from the ice as Tampa Bay Lightning's Nate Thompson (44) and Keith Aulie (3) move in during the third period of Boston's 2-0 win in an NHL hockey game in Boston, Thursday, April 25, 2013 The Associated Press
    Boston Bruins' Chris Kelly tries to control the puck from the ice as Tampa Bay Lightning's Nate Thompson (44) and Keith Aulie (3) move in during the third period of Boston's 2-0 win in an NHL hockey game in Boston, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
  • Tampa Bay Lightning center Nate Thompson (44) tries to get past Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Thursday, April 25, 2013 The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Lightning center Nate Thompson (44) tries to get past Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
  • Maple Leafs Lose Unimportant Game 5-2
    The Story After a pair of posts, the Leafs got one past Bishop courtesy of Phil Kessel. Stamkos burned Fraser for a slick backhand wrister, which was followed up by St Louis, who put one in after a feed from the double-covered Nate Thompson (what?). Lupul would tie it up with under 25 seconds to play in the second, but by the third it was all Tampa. Radko Grudas (who?) would score the game winner, and St. Louis would put in another and an empty netter to get a faux-hat trick and the Art Ross lead. The Game in Six I don't know that there's much to say about this game. The Leafs ...
  • Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis (26) celebrates with teammates center Nate Thompson and defenseman Victor Hedman, of Sweden, after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Tampa, Fla The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis (26) celebrates with teammates center Nate Thompson and defenseman Victor Hedman, of Sweden, after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
  • Sunday Caps Clips: Streak Squeaks On
    Your savory breakfast links: Recaps and other assorted musings on last night's close call from us (with quotes), Monumental video (Oates, players), Vogs, NHL.com, AP, SportsXchange, PHT, WaPo (gamer, blog), WashTimes (gamer, blog), CSNW (gamer, blog, Joe B), DCEx, Frankovic, Peerless, DSP, Caps Basketball, RMNB, and from the Sunshine State, the Tampa Tribune and our SBN pals over at Raw Charge. Scary (and bloody) moment during this one when a Mike Green slapper headed right for Nate Thompson's face - and shattered his visor. Yikes. [Puck Daddy] In happier (and less bloody) news,...
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