Sharks retire Joe Thornton’s No. 19 jersey in an emotional ceremony
His jersey retirement ceremony Saturday was an opportunity for his former San Jose teammates to dish out the compliments for his play, leadership, and friendship in tributes that repeatedly forced him to wipe away tears on an emotional afternoon.
Joe Thornton Is Officially A Forever Shark; No. 19 Retired By San Jose Sharks
Joe Thornton's iconic No. 19 is officially in the rafters of the SAP Center, and the greatest San Jose Sharks player of all time has now become the second player in team history to earn the honor of a retired jersey number.
Joe Thornton's former teammate brings him to tears during jersey retirement ceremony.
Joe Thornton tears up while remembering the bond he shared with his former teammate for so many years.
San Jose Sharks retire Joe Thornton's No. 19
On Saturday night, the San Jose Sharks officially retired Joe Thornton’s No. 19. In a ceremony held before the team’s game against the Buffalo Sabres, former teammates and friends came out to honor Thornton. For one last time through the Shark Head: Joe Thornton. #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/lFgzQOEX2T
How ‘Jumbo’ Joe Thornton, the ultimate helper, made the Sharks perennial contenders
Joe Thornton lifted up the Sharks and the people around the team. Now, they get to return the favor, lifting his jersey to the SAP Center rafters.
Sharks Honor Franchise Icon With Jersey Retirement Ceremony
In recognition of his incredible career and accomplishments with the Sharks, the organization honored Thornton and his family by retiring his jersey number in a beautiful ceremony. The Sharks went all out for the affair, inviting fellow teammates of Thornton's and some beloved San Jose alumni to celebrate the event.
Thornton, Marleau linked forever in Sharks history
Thornton and Marleau were on the ice together again Friday for the Legends Game in front of thousands of fans at a sold-out Tech CU Arena. They were joined by familiar Sharks names of yesteryear like Joe Pavelski, Dan Boyle, Dany Heatley and Evgeni Nabokov.
Best moments from Joe Thornton's jersey retirement
The San Jose Sharks honored a franchise icon Saturday night, sending Joe Thornton's No. 19 to the rafters with a moving ceremony before their tilt against the Buffalo Sabres.Thornton is the Sharks' all-time leader in assists (804) and ranks second on the franchise leaderboard in points (1,
Sharks Reveal Rosters For Joe Thornton's Legends Game
The San Jose Sharks will host their second-ever Legends game tonight. On Saturday, they will retire Joe Thornton's number.
Joe Thornton Day: Sharks icon left indelible mark on franchise, San Jose
SAN JOSE – San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan stood behind a podium inside the rotunda at city hall on Thursday afternoon and took a moment to extoll the virtues of San Jose Sharks icon Joe Thornton. In officially proclaiming this Saturday as Joe Thornton Day,
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The Sharks retire Joe Thornton's No. 19 jersey in an emotional ceremony
Joe Thornton spent a career setting up his teammates with the perfect passes that helped them score goals. His jersey retirement ceremony Saturday was an opportunity for his former San Jose teammates ...