Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Veteran Thornton could be representing Canada for last time (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2004, file photo, Team Canada's Joe Thornton, left, congratulates Scott Niedermayer following his goal past Team Finland goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff during the World Cup of Hockey final in Toronto. Mario Lemieux was the unofficial greybeard of Team Canada when the last World Cup of Hockey was played 12 years ago. This time around, the role falls to 37-year-old Thornton, who played alongside Lemieux in 2004 and is being counted on this time for leadership and talent that have withstood the test of time. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Mario Lemieux was the unofficial greybeard of Team Canada when the last World Cup of Hockey was played 12 years ago. This time around, the role falls to 37-year-old Joe Thornton, who played alongside Lemieux in 2004 and is being counted on this time for leadership and talent that have withstood the test of time. Thornton finished fourth in NHL scoring last season, compiling 82 points in 82 games for the San Jose Sharks.


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