Joe Thornton was rewarded for his legendary NHL career on Tuesday when he received a phone call that would change is life forever—he will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame later this year. Thornton was the No.

The Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee announced today that Joe Thornton, one of San Jose’s most iconic NHL players, has been selected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in the Player Category. He joins Jennifer Botterill,

The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2025 Tuesday, with Zdeno Chara and Joe Thornton among the NHL stars to be inducted.