09/08/2026
We’re SUPER excited to welcome Eric Thompson to the Port Hope Panthers as our Game-Day & Community Coordinator!
When we talk about being a community hockey team, Eric is exactly the kind of person we want helping us build that connection.
Born and raised in Port Hope, and raising his own children here, Eric has spent decades giving back to the community he calls home.
From 25 years with the Port Hope Kinsmen, to coaching minor baseball and minor hockey, Eric has consistently stepped up, volunteered his time and invested in the people around him. His strong local roots continue through his work in the community, including six years with Lauria Hyundai and now Port Hope Hyundai.
Inspired by his community idol, Jeff Lees, Eric joins the Panthers with a pretty simple goal:
Bring Port Hope together around the Panthers and make this the community hockey team that Port Hope deserves.
That vision couldn't fit better with where we want this organization to go.
Eric brings energy, connections, ideas and, most importantly, a genuine love for this town. We can’t wait to see him help make Panthers game nights bigger, better and more connected to our community.
Welcome to the Panthers family, Eric!
