Former Boston Bruin Retires In Recent Announcement
A former member of the Boston Bruins has officially brought his remarkable career to a close.
The announcement has been made by the legendary Jumbo Joe Thornton. After an absence from the National Hockey League that lasted over a year, this seasoned NHL forward, Joe Thornton, has opted to retire from his illustrious professional hockey journey. It was on a Saturday evening when Thornton chose to unveil this significant decision via social media, marking the end of his extraordinary chapter in the world of ice hockey.
In his own words, Thornton stated, "Hey!" "Considering the number of inquiries I've received, I guess it's time to officially declare my retirement from the NHL. I assumed you all would have figured it out earlier, but the questions kept coming, so here I am, confirming my retirement."
Thornton, who was the first overall pick in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, leaves behind a career filled with milestones. It encompassed an astonishing 1714 NHL regular-season games and an additional 187 playoff appearances. His durability set him apart as one of the most enduring players in the league's history. He achieved a remarkable total of 430 goals and 1109 assists, culminating in an impressive 1539 career points in the NHL.
Even though he won't be donning NHL skates anymore, Thornton isn't bidding farewell to the rink entirely. In his farewell video, the 44-year-old emphasizes that if you seek Joe Thornton, the best place to find him will still be at the hockey rink.
As he embarks on new ventures, we extend our best wishes for his future endeavors.
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29 OCTOBRE | 34 ANSWERS Former Boston Bruin Retires In Recent Announcement Do you think Thornton will go down as a top 50 player? | ||
| Yes | 14 | 41.2 % |
| No | 20 | 58.8 % |
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