User:Jenndthompson/Jeremy O. Thompson

Jeremy O. Thompson (born April 8, 1975 in Vernon, British Columbia) was a Canadian ice hockey Right Winger. He is now an Alderman, serving on Medicine Hat city council.

Jeremy grew up playing hockey and many other sports in Quesnel, British Columbia and Whitecourt, Alberta. He competed at the Provincial and National level in wrestling and Track and Field before starting a Junior hockey career at the age of 15. Jeremy played in the Western Hockey League for the Medicine Hat Tigers, Lethbridge Hurricanes, Tri-City Americans and Moose Jaw Warriors. As a member of the Tigers, Jeremy played with his younger brother Rocky Thompson. After a 6 year junior career Jeremy turned pro and played 4 years in the minors. In 1998, he attended the Calgary Flames rookie camp. Jeremy's minor career highlight was playing one game for the Hershey Bears of the AHL.

Jeremy and his family have made Medicine Hat their home and community of choice since 2002. For five years, Jeremy owned and managed a local small business, Lube-X Fast Oil Change, before selling it to move into the sales industry. Currently, he is a business development manager with Chase Paymentech where he works hands-on with small businesses in Southern Alberta. While a small business owner, Jeremy garnered a world of experience in all facets of the business world. Under his direction, Lube-X sales doubled within three years, creating jobs along the way.

Jeremy attended Medicine Hat College, University of Lethbridge, and Athabasca University, focusing on business and history. His interests include politics, technology, Canadian history, the San Diego Chargers and making Medicine Hat a great place to live. He was raised in Whitecourt, Alberta along with his younger brothers Rocky and Cody. The “Thompson brothers” were brought up believing in a strong work ethic, never quitting or letting anyone down. Today, Rocky Thompson runs his own small business in hockey consulting, and Cody is a division director with Investors Group.

External links hockeydb.com http://www.medicinehat.ca/City%20Government/City%20Council/City%20Council%20Members/Jeremy%20Thompson.asp