A native of Commack, New York, Tom enjoyed a successful four-year college career playing for the Providence College Friars, winning the NCAA Championship in 2014-15 and being named captain for his senior year in 2015-16. Tom signed an entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens as a free agent in 2016. He made his professional debut with the St. John’s IceCaps in the spring of 2016 and currently plays for the IceCaps.