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Joe Thornton is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, born on July 2, 1979, in London, Ontario, Canada. He started his career with the St. Thomas Stars of the Western Ontario Junior Hockey League and then played for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the Ontario Hockey League. Thornton was selected as the first overall pick of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins. He was named as the NHL Rookie of the Year in 1998-99.
Thornton became a leader for the Boston Bruins and was awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's Most Valuable Player in the 2005-06 season. However, after eight seasons with the Bruins, he was traded to the San Jose Sharks in 2005. It was in San Jose where Thornton's career really took off. He immediately made an impact on the team, earning the nickname "Jumbo Joe" for his large stature and remarkable playing ability. Thornton and the Sharks became one of the most consistent teams in the NHL, making it to the playoffs almost every year. Thornton was also named the captain of the team in 2010 and has led the Sharks to numerous victories and record-breaking performances.
Thornton's hockey career is impressive, with numerous records and awards to his name, including six-time all-star, Hart Memorial Trophy recipient, and Olympic gold medalist. With more than 1,500 games played, he has amassed over 1,500 points. As of 2021, Thornton is still playing in the NHL and continues to be one of the most respected players in the league. He has left a lasting legacy in the world of professional hockey for his professionalism, leadership, and exceptional skill set.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Joe Thornton (San Jose Sharks Specialty Firefighters Jersey Joe Thornton Signed Pro 58) was sold in September 2025 for $1,000.00 while the cheapest item (San Jose Sharks Joe Thornton autographed hockey news) found a new owner for $0.19 in December 2009. The month with the most items sold (28) was April 2008 with an average selling price of $16.74 for an autographed item of Joe Thornton. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in December 2017 with $327.76 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was September 2015. In average, an autographed item from Joe Thornton is worth $21.99.
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Latest News about Joe Thornton
Panthers' Thornton: No decision on 25th season (05/25/2022): Joe Thornton, who just completed his 24th season in the NHL and first with the Panthers, says he has not decided whether to retire or continue playing. 
Sharks legend Joe Thornton's NHL future undecided after Panthers' playoff exit (05/25/2022): Joe Thornton is taking things day by day when it comes to his NHL future and if he'll return for a 25th season. Panthers’ Joe Thornton not thinking about NHL future just yet (05/25/2022): The future Hockey Hall of Famer has played over 1,700 NHL games. Panthers' Joe Thornton says he's undecided on playing future (05/25/2022): Joe Thornton’s career may be over. The veteran center, who just completed his 24th season in the NHL and first with the Florida Panthers, said Wednesday that he has not decided whether to retire or continue playing. “My wife was kind of asking me last night,” Thornton said. NHL Playoffs 2022: Joe Thornton among potential record-breakers (05/04/2022): Players, coaches and teams will look to rewrite the postseason record book during the 2022 NHL playoffs. Here are some records that may soon be broken, and others that probably never will be.
Older News Stories about Joe Thornton
Sharks welcome Joe Thornton back to SAP Center with special tribute video (03/2022): Joe Thornton was welcomed back to SAP Center with a standing ovation and a special tribute video on Tuesday night. Thornton, 42, signs one-year deal with Panthers (08/2021): Joe Thornton has signed a one-year, $750,000 deal with the Panthers for the 24th season of his legendary career. Fantasy hockey waiver watch: Jesse Puljujarvi, Joe Thornton among top players to (02/2021): Victoria Matiash goes around the NHL and identifies the widely available fantasy options who are worth adding to your roster. Maple Leafs' Joe Thornton out four weeks after fracturing rib against Oilers (01/2021): The injury occurred in the final period of Wednesday's game against Edmonton Maple Leafs sign Thornton, 41, for 23rd season (10/2020): Joe Thornton will play next season with Toronto for his 23rd in the NHL after 15 in San Jose. Sharks' Joe Thornton says it's tempting to move to a Stanley Cup contender ahead (02/2020): Could the veteran forward be on the move before the trade deadline? Offensive defensemen, Joe Thornton throat punches and what to be excited about i (12/2019): Here are some reasons to love hockey this week NHL News: Highlights and lowlights from Joe Thornton's Bruins career (10/2019): Tuesday might mark Joe Thornton's final appearance in Boston, 22 years after the Bruins made him the top overall pick in the NHL Draft. Joe Haggerty looks back at Jumbo Joe's time in Boston. Sharks’ Joe Thornton passes Gordie Howe on assists list, Steve Yzerman next (02/2019): Move over Mr. Hockey. Jumbo Joe is coming through. Off the Crossbar: Beardless Thornton Reconsiders Sasquatch Look (01/2019): San Jose Sharks Joe Thornton started the 2018-19 season beardless but is suddenly having second thoughts about chopping his beloved friend. Sharks' forward Joe Thornton continues reaching career and NHL milestones (12/2018): Sharks' forward Joe Thornton is reaching career milestones at a rapid rate. And he doesn't appear to be slowing down as he makes his case as a future Hall of Famer. Sharks rally around Joe Thornton (04/2015): With drama between Joe Thornton and GM Doug Wilson making headlines, Sharks players express their support for their teammate, writes Pierre LeBrun. Joe Thornton: Spotlight on the Sharks center (03/2015): Joe Thornton (Getty Images file)Spotlight on... Joe Thornton, center, SharksWhen: The Avalanche plays Wednesday at 8:30 p. Stadium Series: Sharks' Joe Thornton won't forget outdoor game experience (02/2015): Sharks' Joe Thornton calls the Stadium Series game at Levi's Stadium "incredible." Sharks' Joe Thornton expected back Saturday for New York Rangers (01/2015): Joe Thornton has missed Sharks' last four games with injury, but he should be able to play Saturday when San Jose hosts the New York Rangers. Boston ties remain strong for Joe Thornton (12/2014): SAN JOSE, Calif. — Some folks in the Boston hockey community still defend the... Joe Thornton intends to end his NHL career in San Jose (11/2014): He’s had the prestigious “C” ripped off his chest and been blamed for so many of his team’s shortcomings, some critics probably consider a cup of stale arena beer to be his fault. Joe Thornton Relives Glory Days, Awesome Haircut With Bruins (10/2014): A lot has changed in 17 years since Joe Thornton was drafted first overall by... Joe Thornton takes stand against Sharks GM’s rebuild talk (09/2014): The team may have taken away his ‘C’, but San Jose Sharks centre Joe Thornton still has teeth. Joe Thornton No Longer Sharks’ Captain; San Jose To Hold Competition For ‘C’ (08/2014): Joe Thornton no longer is the San Jose Sharks’ captain. Sharks general manager Doug Wilson... Sharks must make a decision on Joe Thornton (06/2014): At some point the San Jose Sharks will have to make a decision with Jumbo Joe Thornton. Purdy: Are Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau on thin ice? (05/2014): If San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson is serious about fixing team, it's unlikely that both Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau can return next season. Jonathan Quick snaps, jumps Joe Thornton (04/2014): Jonathan Quick snaps, jumps Joe Thornton Joe Thornton's goal caps comeback for Sharks in 5-3 win over Penguins (03/2014): Joe Thornton Shames Corey Crawford With Lovely Shootout Goal (02/2014): The game-winning shootout goal in last night's Blackhawks-Sharks game was gorgeous, courtesy of San Jose's Joe Thornton. The captain completely worked goalie Corey Crawford for an easy goal, and the 2-1 shootout victory. Read more... Edmonton Oilers centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins taking pointers from Sharks’ Joe Thor (01/2014): Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been getting plenty of on-the-job training since joining the Edmonton Oilers. Adrian Dater’s spotlight on Sharks center Joe Thornton (12/2013): The Sharks are off to another solid start and Joe Thornton again is a big reason. Sharks vs. Blackhawks: Joe Thornton levels Nick Leddy (11/2013): Welcome to next week, Leddy! Joe Thornton is a big man. There's no denying this. The San Jose Sharks captain also oozes skill and shows flashes of tenacity, so he's not the guy you want to get in the way of. Joe Thornton's four-goal celebration remark sparks media debate, more NHL news l (10/2013): • The day after Joe Thornton’s stroke of genius, the media is debating whether it was appropriate to publish his plans for celebrating a four-goal game, should the opportunity arise. Under Pressure: Joe Thornton (09/2013): Could be a career-altering year for the Sharks captain. University of Calgary player fills in for Joe Thornton at walk-through (08/2013): CALGARY - Dylan Walchuk got a once-in-a-lifetime experience when Mike Babcock asked him to fill in for Joe Thornton during Hockey Canada's walk-through at Olympic orientation camp. San Jose Sharks notebook: Joe Thornton coping with abrupt playoff exit (05/2013): San Jose Sharks captain Joe Thornton assesses season: 'Hit our stride and away we went' Joe Thornton propels Sharks over Canucks (04/2013): SAN JOSE -- Joe Thornton had a goal and an assist during a second-period scoring flurry and the San Jose Sharks beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory. Watch Jamie Benn fight Joe Thornton (02/2013): Dallas Stars forward gets a Gordie Howe hat trick. Sharks' Joe Thornton returns to ice in San Jose (01/2013): SAN JOSE -- Joe Thornton skated at Sharks Ice on Thursday for the first time in four months as players continued to trickle back in anticipation of a weekend start to training camp and the 48-game schedule that will follow. Joseph W. 'Joe' Thornton (12/2012): Joseph W. "Joe" Thornton age 73 of Carrier Mills passed away at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at his home with his family at his side. Joseph W. "Joe" Thornton age 73 of Carrier Mills passed away at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at his home with his family at his side. NHL lockout: San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton to play for Swiss team (09/2012): Logan Couture, who led the Sharks with 32 goals last season, is talking with Geneva in the same league where Thornton played during the 2004-05 lockout Joe Thornton would love to see Sergei Samsonov back in the NHL (08/2012): He says the looming lockout is causing problems, however. Poll: Is Joe Thornton Hall of Fame-worthy? (07/2012): Some call him a huge Adam Oates, after all. San Jose Sharks' captain Joe Thornton rescues team on the brink (04/2012): Thornton stepped up his game when team needed him most San Jose Sharks 3-0-1 since Joe Thornton, Logan Couture, Joe Pavelski were made (03/2012): Thornton, Couture, Pavelski have made a winning combo Joe Thornton on TJ Galiardi: “Everybody wanted to kill him” (02/2012): They probably like him a lot more now that he'll be in teal, though. Tonight’s awkward reunion: David Perron vs. Joe Thornton (12/2011): David Perron and Joe Thornton get reacquainted for the first time since Thornton knocked Perron out of action for over a year. Joe Thornton ignites Sharks in win over Detroit (11/2011): Sharks captain Joe Thornton and a less obvious choice, defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic, took care of business against the Red Wings on Thursday night at HP Pavilion. Thornton's hustle helped the Sharks score a... Scorers who got rich thanks to Joe Thornton (10/2011): Here's a look at some of the forwards that Joe Thornton made rich in his first 1,000 NHL games. Sharks notebook: Joe Thornton tells media he is '100 percent' before game (05/2011): Captain mostly takes it easy during the morning skate San Jose Sharks captain Joe Thornton becomes a more complete player and quiets c (04/2011): Sharks captain leaving behind criticism that he vanishes in postseason Sharks Joe Thornton nearing 1,000th career point (03/2011): With only five more points, Sharks captain Joe Thornton will reach 1,000, putting him in the elite company of only 77 players (out of 6,000 who have played in the NHL) to reach that mark. As Sharks captain, Joe Thornton keeps intensity in locker room (02/2011): More than five years after his trade to the Sharks from Boston, and with Joe Thornton again the captain like he was for the Bruins, the perception of him as a laid-back 'Mr. Nice Guy' remains. But Thornton, and those around him, say reality is much different from the image. San Jose Sharks notebook: Joe Thornton wishes rest of NHL would stop for Winter (01/2011): Sharks captain says of league's annual outdoor game: "It would have been nice if that was the only game on tap, and all the guys could watch it." SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Joe Thornton just figured it was a matter of time before the (12/2010): Thornton and Dan Boyle scored power-play goals in the second period to help the Sharks win their season-high fourth straight game, 4-1 over the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday night.
