Joe Thornton Day: Sharks icon left indelible mark on franchise, San Jose
In officially proclaiming this Saturday as Joe Thornton Day, Mahan not only mentioned the longtime centerman’s accomplishments during a Hockey Hall of Fame-caliber career but also noted his less-known philanthropic work, specifically with the Make-A-Wish foundation.
Thornton, Sharks celebrate career with No. 19 retirement
Watching the proceedings on the ice were the present-day Sharks, including the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft Macklin Celebrini, who lives at Thornton’s house. Thornton made sure to thank the 18-year-old center for helping River with his math homework.
SAN JOSE — San Jose Sharks fans showed up in droves to SAP Center on Saturday to pay tribute to one of hockey’s all-time greats, larger-than-life personality “Jumbo” Joe Thornton.
SAN JOSE – A teary-eyed Joe Thornton was surrounded by his family on Saturday afternoon as he reached San Jose Sharks immortality with his No. 19 deservedly raised to the rafters at SAP ...
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