Jerome "Hiana"[1] Thompson, Jr. (born June 4, 1988) is a Haudenosaunee professional lacrosse player from the Hawk Clan of the Onondaga Confederacy of the Six Nations of the Grand River. He plays for the Albany Firewolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). Initially drafted by the Buffalo Bandits in 2011, he gained a roster spot for the 2015 NLL season. He is the brother of fellow NLL players Jeremy, Lyle and Miles.[2] Outside of the NLL, Thompson has played for the St. Regis Braves, Iroquois Ironmen, Onondaga Redhawks, and the Iroquois Nationals.[3]

Jerome Thompson
Born (1988-06-04) June 4, 1988 (age 36)
Nedrow, New York
NationalitySix Nations of the Grand River First Nation
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight194 pounds (88 kg)
ShootsLeft
PositionForward
NLL draft25th overall, 2011
Buffalo Bandits
NLL team
Former teams
Georgia Swarm
Buffalo Bandits
Pro career2015–
NicknameHiana

References

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  1. ^ Vock, Casey (2014-07-11). "Iroquois Nationals Behind the Scenes: Part 2 — Hiana Thompson's Comeback, Ceremonies, More". Inside Lacrosse. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  2. ^ Ray, Joe (13 January 2015). "Patience and Hard Work Pays Off for Thompson". Archived from the original on 23 March 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  3. ^ Pattison, Dan (11 November 2014). "Thompson Tries for Second Chance with Bandits". In Lacrosse We Trust. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
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