223 Quotes by Joe Thornton

Hockey players are a different breed.

I've been a hockey fan since '84, probably.

Growing up, I wanted to play with the bigger kids, so having two brothers, you had to stick your nose in there and try your best; you get the worst of everything, though.

I've lived and breathed hockey my entire life.

Hockey is definitely a huge sport in Boston.

For a passer that's probably the key, having the Jonathan Cheechoos, the Glen Murrays, the Joe Pavelskis, the Patty Marleaus, the list goes on and on and on the guys that I've played with over the years who put the puck in the back of the net.

I've been with Team Canada for a lot of World Cups and World Championships, and to be part of an Olympic team would be a huge thrill for me.

Whenever you put on the Canadian jersey, it's an honor and it would be a huge honor to represent us at the Olympics.

I don't know how many years I can play, but I want to retire as a Shark.