Joseph Eric Thornton (born July 2, 1979) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He played for the Boston Bruins, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Nov 30, 2020 · Exactly 15 years ago today, on Nov. 30, 2005, the Boston Bruins traded their captain at the time, center Joe Thornton, to the San Jose Sharks. This transaction would go on to change these two franchises drastically.

Joe Thornton. Full Name: Joseph Eric Thornton (Jumbo, Jumbo Joe, Big Bird, Big Joe) Position: C • Shoots: Left 6-4, 220lb (193cm, 99kg) Born: July 2, 1979 in London, Ontario ca. Draft: Boston, 1st round (1st overall), 1997 NHL Entry. Amateur Teams: Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. Pronunciation: \JOH THOHRN-tuhn\ Relatives: Cousin Scott Thornton

Statistics of Joe Thornton, a hockey player from London, ONT born Jul 2 1979 who was active from 1993 to 2022.

Oct 28, 2023 · FILE - Boston Bruins’ Joe Thornton celebrates his first-period goal during Boston’s 2-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference playoffs to win their best-of-seven series, 4-2 in Boston Sunday, May 2, 1999. Thornton has officially announced his retirement from the NHL following a 24-year career as one of the ...

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Oct 28, 2023 · Joe Thornton announced his retirement from the NHL on Saturday after 24 seasons. The 44-year-old shared the news in a video posted on X, the website formerly known as Twitter, by the San Jose...

Dec 7, 2015 · Ten years after Joe Thornton was shockingly traded by the Bruins to the Sharks, both teams are still living with the consequences.

Oct 28, 2023 · Longtime San Jose Shark and Boston Bruin Joe Thornton officially announced his retirement from the NHL on Saturday. Here’s what you need to know: Nicknamed “Jumbo Joe,” the 44-year-old...

Nov 22, 2024 · From his early days as the first overall pick in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins to his role as a seasoned veteran with multiple accolades, Thornton embodied the spirit of...