St. Thomas hockey legend Joe Thornton retires after 24-year NHL career

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Joe Thornton has officially announced his retirement from the NHL following a 24-year career as one of the game’s top playmakers. The 44-year-old Thornton is the best hockey player to ever come out of St. Thomas, and among the greatest ever from Southwestern Ontario. He hasn’t played since the 2021-22 season with […]