With his precise passing, infectious enthusiasm, and signature beard, Joe Thornton became the face of the San Jose Sharks franchise, earning the honor of having his No. 19 jersey raised to the ...

(AP) — Joe Thornton spent a career setting up ... With his pinpoint passing, infectious joy and signature beard, Thornton became the face of the Sharks franchise and was honored with his No ...

Joe Thornton's iconic No. 19 is officially in the rafters of the SAP Center, and the greatest San Jose Sharks player of all time has now become the second player in team history to earn the honor ...