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Robert Thomas
Thomas with the Hamilton Bulldogs in 2018
Born (1999-07-02) July 2, 1999 (age 25)
Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
NHL team St. Louis Blues
NHL draft 20th overall, 2017
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2018–present

Robert Thomas (born July 2, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the first round, 20th overall, by the Blues in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Thomas won the Stanley Cup in 2019 with the Blues.

Playing career

Junior

Prior to joining the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Thomas recorded 45 points in 34 games for the York Simcoe Express of the Eastern AAA Minor Midget Hockey League during its 2014–15 season.[1]

Thomas was selected by the London Knights of the OHL in the second round, 26th overall, in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection.[2]

Following his selection in the first round, 20th overall, to the St. Louis Blues in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, Thomas attended the Blues rookie camp over the summer. Following an impressive training camp and pre-season with the Blues, Thomas was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract on September 28, 2017, before he was returned to continue his development with the London Knights for the 2017–18 season.[3]

On January 8, 2018, Thomas was traded to the Hamilton Bulldogs in exchange for Connor McMichael and five draft picks.[4] Thomas was suspended five games for slashing Peterborough Petes forward Zach Gallant in the mouth, though he still finished the 2017–18 regular season tied for 20th in OHL scoring.[5]

Professional

Thomas made the St. Louis Blues' opening night roster for the 2018–19 season after attending training camp,[6] and subsequently made his NHL debut on October 4 against the Winnipeg Jets.[7] He recorded his first NHL point on October 12 in a 5–3 win over the Calgary Flames,[8] and his first NHL goal on November 21 in a 4–1 loss to the Nashville Predators.[9] Thomas won the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals with the Blues, St. Louis' first Stanley Cup in their 52-year franchise history.

International play

Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2018 USA
Representing Canada Canada White
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Gold medal – first place 2015 British Columbia

Thomas was selected to represent Canada at the 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships,[10] where he helped them win a gold medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2014–15 York Simcoe Express ETAMMHL 34 18 27 45 22 — — — — —
2015–16 London Knights OHL 40 3 12 15 0 15 1 4 5 2
2016–17 London Knights OHL 66 16 50 66 26 14 3 9 12 6
2017–18 London Knights OHL 27 20 26 46 18 — — — — —
2017–18 Hamilton Bulldogs OHL 22 4 25 29 19 21 12 20 32 14
2018–19 St. Louis Blues NHL 70 9 24 33 14 21 1 5 6 10
NHL totals 70 9 24 33 14 21 1 5 6 10

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2015 Canada White U17 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 0 1 1 0
2018 Canada WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 1 5 6 0
Junior totals 13 1 6 7 0

Awards and honours

Award Year
OHL
J. Ross Robertson Cup (London Knights) 2016
Memorial Cup (London Knights) 2016
J. Ross Robertson Cup (Hamilton Bulldogs) 2018
Wayne Gretzky 99 Award 2018
NHL
Stanley Cup (St. Louis Blues) 2019 [11]

References

  1. ^ Nightingale, Adam (November 26, 2015). "Aurora's Robert Thomas working to become great Knight in London". YorkRegion.com. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  2. ^ Dalla Costa, Morris (May 27, 2015). "Arrival of new talent has Hunter smiling". The London Free Press. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  3. ^ Pinkert, Chris (September 28, 2017). "Thomas agrees to three-year, entry-level deal". St. Louis Blues. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  4. ^ Butko, Louis (January 8, 2018). "Hamilton adds World Junior gold medalist Robert Thomas". TSN. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
  5. ^ Thomas, Jim (March 19, 2018). "The week ahead for Blues: Opportunity knocking?". St. Louis Dispatch. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  6. ^ Pinkert, Chris (October 2, 2018). "Blues roster set for Opening Night". NHL.com. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  7. ^ Harris, Joe (October 5, 2018). "4-goal 3rd period outburst lifts Winnipeg Jets past St. Louis Blues in season opener". globalnews.ca. Retrieved October 17, 2018. Blues C Robert Thomas and C Jordan Kyrou made their NHL debuts
  8. ^ Korac, Louie (October 12, 2018). "Perron hat trick helps Blues defeat Flames for first win". NHL.com. Retrieved October 16, 2018. Blues rookie forwards Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou each got an assist for his first NHL point.
  9. ^ Stanley, Robby (November 21, 2018). "Predators spoil Berube debut as Blues coach". NHL.com. Retrieved December 3, 2018. Robert Thomas tied it 1-1 at 12:39 on a wrist shot from the left face-off circle. It was his first NHL goal in his 16th game.
  10. ^ "CANADIAN ROSTER SET FOR 2018 IIHF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP". hockeycanada.ca. December 16, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  11. ^ "Blues win cup for first time, defeat Bruins in Game 7 of final". National Hockey League. June 12, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by St. Louis Blues first round draft pick
2017 		Succeeded by
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