Joe Thornton

Description: (Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Centre)

Joseph Eric Thornton is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey player who serves as the centre and alternate captain for the San Jose Sharks. Thornton was born in Ontario, Canada. As he grew up, he played minor hockey in his hometown of St Thomas, Ontario, for the St Thomas Travelers. He was selected as the first overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, after which he went on to play seven seasons with the club. Later, he was traded to the San Jose Sharks. Throughout his career, he has proved himself to be a very valuable player of the team. He first played internationally for Canada’s national under-20 team at the 1997 World Junior Championships in Switzerland. He next appeared at the 2004 World Cup and then at the 2005 IIWF Championship. He represented Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics and the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. He has won many awards, such as the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Spengler Cup, in his career. Regarding his personal life, he is married to Tabea Pfendsack. They have two children.

Overview

Birthday July 2, 1979 (Cancer)
Born In Canada
Alternative names Joseph Eric Thornton
Height 193 cm
City London, Canada
Spouse/Ex- Tabea Pfendsack (m. 2009)
Parents Wayne Thornton
Mary Thornton
Relatives Alex Thornton, John Thornton

Did you know

Where did Joe Thornton play before joining the San Jose Sharks? Joe Thornton played for the Boston Bruins before joining the San Jose Sharks in 2005.
How many times has Joe Thornton been named an NHL All-Star? Joe Thornton has been named an NHL All-Star six times in his career.
What position does Joe Thornton play in ice hockey? Joe Thornton is a center in ice hockey.
Has Joe Thornton won a Stanley Cup in his career? As of now, Joe Thornton has not won a Stanley Cup in his NHL career.
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