How Patrice Bergeron influenced Tage Thompson’s unlikely path to NHL stardom

Tage Thompson nearly pursued life as a goaltender. And before Boston Bruins legend Patrice Bergeron unknowingly redirected his future. A childhood encounter during the NHL lockout shifted Thompson toward becoming a forward, and years later, Bergeron’s class and humility reinforced the standard Thompson wanted to follow. Today, the Buffalo Sabres star credits that influence as a turning point in his career.