Joe Thornton
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Joe Thornton (born July 2 1979, in St. Thomas, Ontario) is a professional ice hockey centre in the NHL, playing for the Boston Bruins. He is known for being one of the league's best young power forwards.
Thornton has played all of his six seasons for Boston. He was drafted first overall in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft for Boston. His best season was 2002-03 when he had 101 points.
After a fight in a nightclub in Thornton's hometown of St. Thomas, Ontario he was arrested after attacking a police officer. He was charged with assult of a peace officer and ordered to serve community service
During the 2004-05 NHL lockout, Thornton played for Hockey Club Davos and won the Swiss ice hockey championship. He is a cousin to San Jose Sharks' left winger Scott Thornton.
Achievements
- 1996 — OHL All-Rookie Team
- 1996 — OHL Rookie of the Year
- 1996 — Canadian Major Junior Rookie of the Year
- 1997 — OHL Second All-Star Team
- 2002 — Played in NHL All-Star Game
- 2003 — NHL Second All-Star Team
- 2003 — Played in NHL All-Star Gamede:Joe Thornton