Thunderbirds sign defenseman, Nonkon Thompson, to a one-year contract

Oct 21, 2019

Halifax, Nova Scotia- The Halifax Thunderbirds have signed draftee Nonkon Thompson to a one-year contract. Thompson was drafted 38th overall in the third round of the 2019 NLL Entry Draft.

“Nonkon is a natural born leader,” said Thunderbirds owner Curt Styres. “Watching him play over the years I can see that he’s developed into a skilled defenseman. He can knock down passes, scoop up loose balls and is able to score in transition. He has what it takes to play in the NLL and let’s not forget the grit that he brings.”

The 6'2" lefty defenseman spent the past four seasons playing for the Ontario Jr B Akwesasne Indians. The Indians finished the 2019 season as regular season champions, falling to the Six Nations Rebels in postseason play. In his Jr B career, Thompson has played 48 games, collecting 25 goals and 40 assists for a total of 65 points.

Thompson was part of the Iroquois Nationals that won silver at the 2018 Junior Lacrosse World Championship, and recently spent time with the Iroquois Nationals Men's Indoor team that competed in Langley, BC for the 2019 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship. Nonkon has been known to drop the gloves in his time with the Indians, and that tenacity is something that appealed to Styres and Accursi on Draft Night.

“I’m excited to show my talent,” said Thompson. “I’m looking forward to a new season and to show what I can bring to the team.”

 

 

Back to All