Former Boston Bruin Officially Calls It A Career
A former Boston Bruin has officially concluded his remarkable career.
Jumbo Joe Thornton has now made it official. After more than a year of absence from the National Hockey League, the veteran NHL forward, Joe Thornton, has decided to retire from his professional hockey career. On a Saturday night, Thornton took to social media to share this momentous announcement, signaling the end of his journey on the ice.
"Hey!" Thornton exclaimed. "Given how many people kept asking me, I suppose I have to inform you that I am officially retiring from the NHL. I thought you all would have figured it out sooner, but the questions kept coming, so here I am, announcing my retirement."
Thornton, the top pick in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, leaves behind a storied career that featured a staggering 1714 NHL regular-season games and an additional 187 playoff appearances. He proved to be one of the most durable players in the league's history, amassing an impressive total of 430 goals and 1109 assists, resulting in a remarkable 1539 career points in the NHL.
Although he won't be lacing up his skates for the NHL anymore, Thornton isn't bidding farewell to the rink altogether. In his farewell video, the 44-year-old makes it clear that if you're looking for Joe Thornton, the best place to find him will still be at the hockey rink.
We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
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OCTOBRE 29 | 652 ANSWERS Former Boston Bruin Officially Calls It A Career Were you a fan of Thornton during his time with the Bruins? |
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