Thornton was part of an esteemed Class of 2025, which included former NHL stars Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith, and Alexander Mogilny, and women’s hockey greats Brianna Decker and Jennifer Botterill in the Player Category, and coaches Jack Parker and Danièle Sauvageau in the Builder Category.

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