Background
Thang was born in Edina, Minnesota, and was a 3-year member and Senior captain of the Edina High School Hockey Team.
Thang was born in Edina, Minnesota, and was a 3-year member and Senior captain of the Edina High School Hockey Team.
He was selected by the Nashville Predators in the 3rd round (81st overall) of the 2007 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Thang played four seasons (2006-2010) of college ice hockey at the University of Notre Dame with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the CCHA at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I level Thang was honored for his outstanding college play when he was named to the CCHA All-Rookie Team in his freshman year.
After signing a two-year entry level contract with the Predators, Thang played each season primarily with AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals.
In the 2011-2012 season, Thang made his one-time National Hockey League debut for the Predators in a 5–4 defeat against the Chicago Blackhawks on October 31, 2011. On June 15, 2012, Thang signed his first European contract on a one-year deal with Augsburger Panther of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga for the 2012-2013 season.
During the year with the Panthers, Thang contributed 14 goals for 29 points in 50 games. On June 20, 2013, Thang moved to Sweden, and signed a one-year contract with second division club, Mora IK.