Jerome Thompson
American lacrosse player (born 1988)
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Jerome "Hiana"[1] Thompson, Jr. (born June 4, 1988) is a Iroquois former professional box lacrosse player from the Hawk Clan of the Onondaga Nation. 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 son of Doloris Thompson, an Onondaga mother, and Jerome Thompson, Sr., a Mohawk father from Akwesasne,[2] and is the brother of fellow NLL players Jeremy, Lyle and Miles.[3] Outside of the NLL, Thompson has played for the St. Regis Braves, Iroquois Ironmen, Onondaga Redhawks, and the Iroquois Nationals.[4]
![](#/media/File:Jerome_"Hiana"_Thompson_on_TheAYGList.jpg) Thompson in 2015 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Hiana |
| Nationality | Iroquois |
| Born | June 4, 1988 Nedrow, New York, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Position | Forward |
| Shoots | Left |
| NLL draft | 25th overall, 2011 Buffalo Bandits |
| NLL team Former teams | Georgia Swarm Buffalo Bandits |
| Pro career | 2015–2019 |
