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.
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.
