{"id":90139,"date":"2025-06-25T02:59:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T02:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/90139\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T02:59:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T02:59:11","slug":"sharks-legend-joe-thornton-inducted-into-hockey-hall-of-fame-nbc-sports-bay-area-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/90139\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharks legend Joe Thornton inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame \u2013 NBC Sports Bay Area & California"},"content":{"rendered":"

After years of dominating on the ice, a Sharks legends will enter hockey’s most prestigious club<\/a>. <\/p>\n

It was announced Tuesday that Joe Thornton<\/a> was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.<\/p>\n

Thornton spent 15 seasons in San Jose from 2005 to 2020, helping usher in Northern California’s golden era of hockey<\/a> that featured the Sharks consistently among the NHL’s most successful franchises over that span.<\/p>\n

Thornton, fondly known by hockey fans as “Jumbo,” joined the Sharks during a blockbuster midseason trade with the Boston Bruins during the 2005-06 NHL season.<\/p>\n

Thornton wasted no time making an impression on his new fanbase, taking home the prestigious Hart Memorial Trophy<\/a>, awarded to the NHL’s most valuable player, during his first season in San Jose.<\/p>\n

“Jumbo” would go on to become a franchise icon, with his infectious joy and unmistakable smile forever synonymous with his status as one of the most beloved players to ever don a Sharks sweater. <\/p>\n

Thornton’s 1,539 career points rank 14th all time in NHL history, placing him in elite company as one of only 16 players ever to surpass the 1,500-point milestone. He also finished his illustrious 24-year career ranked top 10 all time in assists (seventh, 1,109) and regular-season games played (sixth, 1,714).<\/p>\n

While Thornton’s playing days are over, his impact still can be felt on the franchise as he remains closely involved with the franchise, fittingly serving as a mentor for San Jose’s next crop of young stars<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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