| Akil Thomas | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Thomas with the Los Angeles Kings in 2018 | |||
| Born |
January 2, 2000 Toronto, Ontario, Canada [notes 1] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Los Angeles Kings Ontario Reign (AHL) | ||
| NHL draft |
51st overall, 2018 Los Angeles Kings | ||
| Playing career | 2021–present | ||
Akil Thomas (born January 2, 2000) is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Ontario Reign in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Los Angeles Kings. In the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Thomas drafted in the second round, 51st overall, by Los Angeles.
Thomas began his major junior hockey career with the Niagara IceDogs in 2016. While with the team, Thomas set a new franchise record for regular-season points scored by a rookie and was named their captain. Upon returning from international competition in 2020, he was traded to the Peterborough Petes.
Internationally, Thomas has represented Team Canada at the 2017 IIHF World U18 Championships, 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, 2018 IIHF World U18 Championships, and 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
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