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).

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Nov 24, 2024 · SAN JOSE -- There was a stylish top hat on his head, glistening sparkles on his dark suit and tears trickling down into his bushy salt-and-pepper beard as Joe Thornton emerged through the...

Jan 17, 2024 · The San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) announced today that “Jumbo” Joe Thornton, one of the most legendary players in NHL history – on and off the ice – will have his No. 19 retired during the...

Nov 24, 2024 · Thornton entered the NHL as the No. 1 overall pick by Boston but had his greatest success in 15 seasons with San Jose following a trade to the Sharks on Nov. 30, 2005. Thornton ranks first in Sharks history with 804 assists, second with 1,055 points, third with 1,104 games played and fourth with 251 goals.

Jan 17, 2024 · Joe Thornton earned the Hart and Art Ross Trophies while reaching major career milestones in a San Jose Sharks uniform. He'll be the second player to have his number retired by the club.

On Saturday, Joe Thornton officially announced his retirement from the NHL. That closed the curtain on a spectacular 24-year career, 15 seasons spent with the San Jose Sharks. Thornton scored 1,055 of his career 1,539 points in teal, his time in San Jose highlighted by winning the 2006 Hart Trophy and […]

Jan 17, 2024 · The San Jose Sharks will retire Joe Thornton's number at some point next season, the team announced Wednesday. Thornton, who wore No. 19, will become just the second player in Sharks...

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 played...

On the eve of the San Jose Sharks retiring Joe Thornton’s No. 19 on Nov. 23, some of his former teammates described him, both on and off of the ice, painting a picture of the real “Jumbo”. Patrick Marleau, Joe Pavelski, Mike Grier, Scott Thornton, and Dan Boyle shared their thoughts.