You don't realize the atmosphere in the arena until you're down on the ice for real, especially during the playoffs. You come… — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
The shootout after overtime is a great idea, so nobody goes home with a tie. — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
Really, who thinks of living in California as a Canadian kid? You just don't. Now when I go home to Canada to… — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
Now, as a 29-year-old, you're a little bit different than a 26-year-old. But I actually felt really comfortable in Boston. I felt… — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
You need somebody to be firm with you and hard on you and watch you progress. — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
As I get older, I think I'm going to continue to be a better player and a better captain. — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
Growing up, I wanted to play with the bigger kids, so having two brothers, you had to stick your nose in there and try… — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
I really do enjoy coming to the rink and working hard, putting the time in as you need when you get older. But the… — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
Every day, just enjoy it. It goes by so fast. But put the work in and you'll be rewarded. — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
Being in hockey shape is totally different than any other kind of fitness. You can run and bike and work out all summer and… — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
To have the luxury of passing to two goal-scorers is something I enjoy. You look forward to coming to the rink because you know… — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
