Akil Thomas
| Akil Thomas | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thomas with the Los Angeles Kings in 2018 | |||
| Born |
January 2, 2000 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| 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 Former teams |
St. Louis Blues Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) Los Angeles Kings | ||
| 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 for the Springfield Thunderbirds in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 51st overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2018 NHL entry draft.
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.