Growing up, I wanted to play with the bigger kids, so having two brothers, you had to stick your nose in there… — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
I don't know how many years I can play, but I want to retire as a Shark. — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
I'm going to play as long as I can because I love coming to the rink. — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
In a day when you can kind of choose where you can play, Northern California is the place for me. — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
I always take a shower before I play just to kind of wake up. Then I stretch. — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
I've been lucky to play with so many great players, to be coached by so many great coaches and lucky enough to… — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
I wake up every morning and say, 'I get to go play hockey.' It really is that cool for me. — Joe Thornton Copy Share Image
The Shark Tank was one of the best buildings to play in, and we had a lot of memories there. — 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
