Joe Thornton, a legendary NHL player, has officially announced his retirement from the league. With a career spanning 15 years, Thornton leaves a lasting legacy with the San Jose Sharks, where he holds numerous records and led the team to multiple playoff appearances.
“Judging how many people keep asking me, I guess I have to tell you, I’m officially retiring from the NHL,” Thornton said through the Shark's account on X . “I thought you guys would figure it out sooner, but you kept asking so here I am retiring. I have so much love for the game of hockey and for countless number of people that helped this kid's dream become a reality. If you’re looking for me, you know where to find me. I’ll be at the rink.
The 6-foot-4 centre is seventh all-time in assists , and 12th all-time in points to go along with his 430 goals in his 1,714 career games split between the Bruins, Sharks,Thornton won the Hart Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, and named a first-team all-star during the 2005-06 season after recording 29 goals and 125 points in 81 games split between the Bruins and Sharks and was named a second-team all-star twice.
The St. Thomas, Ont. native led the Sharks to 13 playoff appearances, including three division titles, a Presidents' Trophy in 2008, and a 2016 Stanley Cup appearance during Thornton's 15-year run with the team. He is all over the Sharks' record books with 251 goals , 804 assists , and 1,055 points , in 1,104 games played with the franchise.
Thornton has a decorated international career while representing Canada that includes an Olympic gold medal , two World Cups , World Junior Championship gold medal , and a World Championship silver medal
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