Kenneth Thompson (ice hockey)
| Kenneth Thompson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thompson c. 1915 | |||
| Born |
1895 Oakengates, England, GBR | ||
| Died |
1931 (aged 35–36) Mansfield, Ohio, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Montreal Wanderers | ||
| Playing career | 1913–1918 | ||
Kenworthy James "Ken" Thompson (1895–1931) was a British-born Canadian professional ice hockey player. Born in Oakengates, Shropshire, United Kingdom, Thompson immigrated to Montreal, Quebec, where he developed a passion for the sport. He began his hockey career playing several seasons at the amateur level in Montreal.
Thompson eventually made the jump to professional hockey, joining the Montreal Wanderers. He played two seasons with the Wanderers, starting with the 1916–17 season campaign—the final season of the National Hockey Association (NHA), which would soon be succeeded by a new league. When the National Hockey League (NHL) was established in 1917, Thompson remained with the Wanderers and took part in their inaugural NHL season, appearing in one game.