JOE THORNTON
LW
Ht/Wt 6’4’’, 220 lbs
Shoots L
Experience 24 years
Debut Oct 8, 1997
Born Jul 2, 1979 (45 yrs) London, Ontario
Drafted Drafted by Boston in 1997 (1/1).
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2023-10-28 Announced his retirement.
2022-03-15 Missed 12 games (undisclosed).
2022-02-16 Undisclosed, injured reserve.
2021-11-18 Missed 8 games (undisclosed).
2021-10-30 Undisclosed, injured reserve.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NHL Hart Trophy MVP 2005-06
NHL Art Ross Trophy Leading Scorer 2005-06
NHL First All-Star Team First All-Star Team 2005-06
NHL Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team 2015-16, 2007-08, 2002-03, 1996-97
NHL Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game 2008-09, 2007-08, 2006-07, 2003-04, 2002-03, 2001-02
Canadian Hockey League Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year 1995-96
OHL Emms Family Award Rookie of the Year 1995-96
Olympic Olympic Gold Medal Olympic Gold Medal 2010 (Canada)