Shawn Thornton
Fighting My Way To the Top
Published on 11. October 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-63727-095-0 (ISBN)
Description
An unlikely NHL success story of perseverance, leadership, and community. Shawn Thornton's journey to the NHL was far from typical. From a late OHL draft pick to an unexpected NHL selection, Thornton defied the odds, spending 14 seasons in the NHL, winning two Stanley Cups. In this candid memoir, Thornton shares his story, from his early struggles to his leadership lessons in the AHL, from on-ice battles to the joy of winning championships. Shawn Thornton: Fighting My Way to the Top is for
- Hockey fans
- Readers seeking inspiration
- Anyone who loves a good underdog story
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Language
English
Place of publication
Chicago
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 227 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63727-095-0 (9781637270950)
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Persons
Shawn Thornton played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, and Florida Panthers during his 14 seasons in the NHL. He joined the Panthers executive staff following retirement and currently serves as the team's Chief Commercial Officer. Dale Arnold is the host of Boston Bruins television broadcasts on NESN. He recently retired after 30 years as a sports talk show host in Boston. He is the only person to have done play-by-play for all five Boston professional sports teams (Bruins, Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, and Revolution). He is also the author of If These Walls Could Talk: Boston Bruins.