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Joe Thornton, former San Jose Shark and Boston Bruin, retires from NHL
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Joe Thornton officially retires from the NHL after a 24-year
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San Jose Sharks - Another game, another milestone for Joe
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NHL: Sharks' Joe Thornton says 'it's tough' to miss Game 4
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Joe Thornton skating with Sharks teammates again, but his status
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St. Thomas native Joe Thornton retires from the NHL
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Greyhounds to retire Joe Thornton's No. 19 this season - Sault Ste
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Joe Thornton officially retires from the NHL after a 24-year career