Thomas Bordeleau
Bordeleau at the 2023 AHL All-Star Game.
Born (2002-01-03) January 3, 2002 (age 22)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 San Jose Sharks
San Jose Barracuda (AHL)
National team  United States
NHL Draft 38th overall, 2020
San Jose Sharks
Playing career 2022–present

Thomas Bordeleau (born January 3, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the San Jose Barracuda in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 38th overall by the Sharks in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. His father is former NHL player Sébastien Bordeleau.

Early life

Bordeleau was born in Houston, Texas, to hockey player Sébastien Bordeleau and gynecologist Chantal Dubois while his dad played for the Houston Aeros. He then lived in Switzerland for ten years before moving to Terrebonne, Quebec after his dad retired in 2012.[1][2]

Playing career

Junior

During the 2018–19 season, Bordeleau led the team in scoring, recording 16 goals and 23 assists in 56 games for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program of the United States Hockey League (USHL).

Collegiate

Bordeleau began his collegiate career for the Michigan Wolverines during the 2020–21 season. During his freshman season he led the nation in freshman scoring, and led the team in scoring with eight goals and 22 assists in 24 games. He recorded three game-winning goals and was a +18, the sixth-best on-ice rating in the Big Ten. He led the league in faceoff win percentage (.580), winning 211 draws. Following an outstanding season, he was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team, the All-Big Ten Second Team and was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year.[3] He was also awarded the Tim Taylor Award.[4]

During the 2021–22 season, in his sophomore year, he finished tied for fourth in points (37), fifth in goals (12) and third in assists (25).[5]

Professional

On April 12, 2022, Bordeleau signed an amateur tryout contract with the Sharks' AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda, for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.[6] He made his professional debut for the Barracuda the next day and recorded three assists in his first career AHL game.[7] On April 16, 2022, he signed a three-year, entry-level contact with the San Jose Sharks.[8] The next day, he made his NHL debut in a 4–5 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild, while also getting his first point by assisting a goal.[9] He scored his first NHL goal on October 14, 2023, in a 1–2 shootout loss to the Colorado Avalanche.[10]

International play

Bordeleau was scheduled to represent the United States at the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, however, he was cut from the roster due to COVID-19 protocols.[11]

On May 5, 2022, Bordeleau was named to the United States men's national ice hockey team to compete at the 2022 IIHF World Championship.[12] He recorded two goals in eight games.[13]

Personal life

Bordeleau is the son of former professional ice hockey player Sébastien Bordeleau, and the grandson of Paulin Bordeleau.[14] He holds American, Canadian, and French citizenship, and his first language is French.[1]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 U.S. National Development Team USHL 56 16 23 39 46 — — — — —
2019–20 U.S. National Development Team USHL 47 16 30 46 16 — — — — —
2020–21 University of Michigan B1G 24 8 22 30 12 — — — — —
2021–22 University of Michigan B1G 37 12 25 37 35 — — — — —
2021–22 San Jose Barracuda AHL 2 0 3 3 0 — — — — —
2021–22 San Jose Sharks NHL 8 0 5 5 0 — — — — —
2022–23 San Jose Barracuda AHL 65 22 19 41 24 — — — — —
2022–23 San Jose Sharks NHL 8 0 2 2 0 — — — — —
NHL totals 16 0 7 7 0 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2018 United States WHC17 8th 5 0 4 4 2
2022 United States WC 4th 8 2 0 2 2
2022 United States WJC 5th 5 1 7 8 2
Junior totals 10 1 11 12 4
Senior totals 8 2 0 2 2

Awards and honors

Award Year Ref
College
Big Ten Freshman of the Year 2021 [15]
All-Big Ten Freshman Team 2021
All-Big Ten Second Team 2021
Tim Taylor Award 2021 [16]

References

  1. ^ a b O'Brien, Derek (April 20, 2020). "Bordeleau deals with uncertainty". IIHF.com. International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  2. ^ Wheeler, Scott. "How Thomas Bordeleau's globetrotting hockey upbringing prepared him for the NHL". The Athletic. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  3. ^ McNeil, Kristy (March 16, 2021). "Bordeleau, York Named B1G Rookie, Defenseman of Year to Lead U-M Honorees". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  4. ^ McNeil, Kristy (April 9, 2021). "Bordeleau Selected for Tim Taylor Award as National Rookie of the Year". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  5. ^ "Barracuda sign Thomas Bordeleau to ATO". San Jose Barracuda. April 12, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  6. ^ Pashelka, Curtis (April 12, 2022). "Sharks prospect ends time at Michigan, joins San Jose Barracuda on ATO". The Reporter. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  7. ^ Pashelka, Curtis (April 14, 2022). "For slumping Sharks organization, Bordeleau's arrival comes at perfect time". Chico Enterprise-Record. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  8. ^ "Sharks Sign Center Thomas Bordeleau". National Hockey League. April 16, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  9. ^ "Wild defeat Sharks in OT, clinch playoff berth". National Hockey League. April 17, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  10. ^ "Sharks' Thomas Bordeleau: Pots first NHL goal". cbssports.com. October 14, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  11. ^ Thanawalla, Ali (December 14, 2020). "Sharks' Thomas Bordeleau cut from Team USA roster due to COVID protocols". Yahoo! News. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  12. ^ Zuke, Ryan (May 5, 2022). "Four UM Wolverines named to Team USA roster for World Championship". MLive.com. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  13. ^ Potts, Andy (May 23, 2022). "The kids are alright for Team USA". IIHF.com. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  14. ^ Olsen, Becky (February 8, 2019). "Thomas Bordeleau Takes Unusual Path to NTDP". usahockeyntdp.com. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  15. ^ "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". BigTen.org. March 16, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  16. ^ "Seven Big Ten Standouts Claim National Awards". BigTen.org. April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2021.

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Awards and achievements Preceded byCole Caufield Big Ten Freshman of the Year 2020–21 Succeeded byJakub Dobeš / Luke Hughes Preceded byAlex Newhook Tim Taylor Award 2020–21 Succeeded byDevon Levi
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