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Joe Thornton's grey beard belies his age and his value as the San Jose Sharks forward soars near the top of the NHL scoring race
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Game 6 scuffle between Ryan Getzlaf, Joe Thornton a signature moment of Ducks' 2009 upset – Orange County Register
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CCM JOE THORNTON San Jose Sharks 2005 Vintage NHL Hockey Jersey
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Dear Joe Thornton: An open letter from a San Jose Sharks fan
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Can Joe Thornton Shake the 'Not a Winner' Label?
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Golden Knights' Game 7 loss to Sharks still stings a year later, Golden Knights
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Joe Thornton on Sharks rookie Tomas Hertl: 'I'd have my c— out' if I scored four goals – New York Daily News
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Grabbing a beard? Like some other leagues, the NHL has it covered - Red Deer Advocate
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San Jose Sharks - On this date in 2005, the San Jose