To the best of my research he is not related to Brent Thompson. He's had three years of AHL head coaching experience, some jobs behind an NHL bench as an assistant/associate coach. Not a lot to be impressed with. After no playoff series wins since 2003, they have to start winning, Bridgeport renovated that arena, gave them their first lease ever. The fans there deserve a good product, as the attendance since the pandemic dwindled to nothing, the Ct Post dropped it's coverage.
#NYC #NYI #isles Not impressed with Rocky Thompson hire, only three years as a head coach in AHL. Associate/Assistant NHL stints. That team has to make the playoffs and win, it's been since 2003. Bridgeport renovated and gave them their first ever lease. The fans Ct Post are gone
— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) June 23, 2025