Robert Thomas

Robert Thomas

Robert Thomas: A Brief Biography

Robert Thomas
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Robert Thomas is a Canadian ice hockey player and alternate captain for the St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on July 2, 1999, he was selected 20th overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues.

Thomas made his NHL debut against the Winning Jets on October 4, 2018 and quickly made his impact in the league. At the age of 19, Thomas helped the Blues advance to the conference finals before eventually helping the Blues lift their first Stanley Cup. His stellar performance during the playoffs earned him appreciation from fans and fellow players.

Robert Thomas' Personal Information

NameRobert Thomas
Age24 years old ( as of April 2024)
DOBJuly 2, 1999
NationalityCanadian
Mother NameDebbie Thomas
Father nameScott Thomas
ProfessionIce hockey player
Net Worth$2 million (estimated)
Height6 feet (183 cm)
Weight218 lbs (99 kg)
EducationSt. Andrew’s College
Relationship StatusEngaged

Robert Thomas' Early Life

Robert Thomas began his youth hockey career with the York Simcoe Express and later joined the St. Andrew’s College Saints under 16 team for two years while attending the private school.

Thomas later advanced to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he showcased his talent with the London Knights. Across his three seasons with the Knights, he scored 39 goals and recorded 88 assists. He also guided his team to the 2016 Memorial Cup and the J. Ross Robertson Cup. Notably, he also gained individual honors such as getting named to the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in 2017 and caught the attention of NHL teams.

Later, he was traded to the Hamilton Bulldogs where he earned the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award recipient before joining the St. Louis Blues.

Robert Thomas' Personal Life

Robert Thomas is known for his professional success in the leagues like NHL and OHL. Personally, he believes in giving back to society and supports various charitable causes like the Friends of Kids with Cancer, St. Louis non-profit organization. Moreover, he recently got engaged to his girlfriend, Jen Dumont and is quite active on Instagram, where he often provides glimpses of his personal life.

Robert Thomas' Family Background

Robert Thomas was born on July 2, 1999, in Aurora Ontario, to father Scott Thomas and mother Debbie Thomas. Moreover, his parents attended the 2024 NHL All-Star Game along with other family members and friends. They made the trip from nearby Aurora, Ontario, to support Robert as he participated in the event.

His father Scott worked as a chef in Aurora and trained Thomas during his early years. Robert’s grandfather Bruce Waechter also played an important role in his development by constructing a backyard rink out of plywood, providing him with a space to hone his skills. Robert has a younger brother who also attended St. Andrew's College, graduating in 2019.

Robert Thomas' Girlfriend

Robert Thomas is engaged to Jen Dumont. The couple got engaged on August 18, 2023. However, details regarding how they met are not known.

Notably, Jen belongs to Oakville, Ontario and is 28 years old, as of April 2024. She attended Appleby College where she earned a high school diploma. Moreover, Jen has been working as Sales and Customer Onboarding Specialist at Synco.com since 2021.

Robert Thomas' Kids

Robert Thomas has no kids as of now.

Robert Thomas' Social Media

Robert Thomas has an Instagram account by the name of @robert_thomas9 where he posts pictures of travels, family, and his games. Moreover, he has 33K followers on Instagram

Robert Thomas' Net Worth

Robert Thomas has a net worth of $2 million as of April 2024.

Moreover, he has made $17,097,500 from his hockey career. He also signed an eight-year, $65 million contract extension with the Blues in 2023 and his projected hockey fortune is scheduled to reach $73,097,500.

Robert Thomas' Investments

Robert Thomas has not shared any information about his investments and other businesses.

Robert Thomas' as a Brand Ambassador

Robert Thomas has revealed any details regarding signing any brand deals as of yet.

Robert Thomas' Career Stats

Robert Thomas' entire career stats are presented below in a table for better understanding of how good a player he is:

Regular Season

SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIM
2014–15York Simcoe ExpressETAMMHL3418274522
2015–16London KnightsOHL40312150
2016–17London KnightsOHL6616506626
2017–18London KnightsOHL2720264618
2017–18Hamilton BulldogsOHL224252919
2018–19St. Louis BluesNHL709243314
2019–20St. Louis BluesNHL6610324218
2020–21St. Louis BluesNHL33391210
2021–22St. Louis BluesNHL7220577716
2022–23St. Louis BluesNHL7318476522

Playoffs

SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIM
2015–16London KnightsOHL151452
2016–17London KnightsOHL1439126
2017–18Hamilton BulldogsOHL2112203214
2018–19St. Louis BluesNHL2115610
2019–20St. Louis BluesNHL81232
2020–21St. Louis BluesNHL40332
2021–22St. Louis BluesNHL1224610

Robert Thomas' Achievements

Robert Thomas has achieved notable success and has won various awards across his illustrious career. This includes winning the J. Ross Robertson Cup twice (in 2016 and 2018). Additionally, he was also the Memorial Cup winner in 2016 and was the recipient of the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award in 2018 during his tenure in the OHL.

Thomas also played a crucial role during the Stanley Cup victory in 2019, when he helped the St. Louis Blues won their first Stanley Cup ever. Apart from that, he was named to the NHL All-Star Game in 2024, where he was part of the victorious Team Mcdavid.

Robert Thomas' Contracts

Robert Thomas has signed three contracts throughout his career till now.

The first contract that he signed was an entry-level, three-year contract with the St. Louis Blues for $3,625,000. His next contract was a two-year contract worth $5,600,000 with the same team. Thomas' third and current contract is an eight-year, $65 million contract with the Blues, which will run until the 2030-31 season. Moreover, he is set to earn a salary of $9,000,000 for the 2023-24 season while maintaining a cap hit of $8,125,000.

Robert Thomas' House

Robert Thomas hails from Aurora, Ontario. However, details regarding his current place of living has not been shared by him to maintain his privacy.

Robert Thomas' Cars

Unfortunately, Robert Thomas has not disclosed any details regarding his car collection on any public domain.

FAQ's On Robert Thomas

A. Yes, Robert Thomas emerged as a key player for the Blues during their Stanley Cup victory in 2019.

A. Robert Thomas is set to make a salary of $9,000,000 for the 2023-24 season.

A. Robert Thomas was drafted as the 20th overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Level Draft.

A. Robert Thomas hails from Aurora, Ontario and was born on July 2, 1999.

 A. Yes, Robert Thomas was named to the NHL All-Star Game in 2024. He was part of the victorious Team Mcdavid.

A. Robert Thomas is engaged to Jen Dumont. The couple got engaged on August 18, 2023. However, details regarding how they met are not known.

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