Q1. In which year was Joe Thornton selected first overall in the NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins?
A. 1995
B. 1996
C. 1997
D. 1998
Answer: C. 1997
Q2. What is Joe Thornton’s full name?
A. Joseph Eric Thornton
B. Joseph Edward Thornton
C. John Eric Thornton
D. Joseph Evan Thornton
Answer: A. Joseph Eric Thornton
Q3. Where was Joe Thornton born?
A. Toronto, Ontario
B. London, Ontario
C. St. Thomas, Ontario
D. Ottawa, Ontario
Answer: B. London, Ontario
Q4. What is Joe Thornton’s well-known nickname?
A. Jumbo Joe
B. Big Bird
C. Thunder Joe
D. Giant Joe
Answer: A. Jumbo Joe
Q5. Which junior team did Joe Thornton play for in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL)?
A. London Knights
B. Ottawa 67’s
C. Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
D. Windsor Spitfires
Answer: C. Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Q6. What position did Joe Thornton primarily play throughout his NHL career?
A. Left wing
B. Right wing
C. Defence
D. Centre
Answer: D. Centre
Q7. Which hand did Joe Thornton shoot with?
A. Right
B. Left
C. Both
D. It varied by season
Answer: B. Left
Q8. Approximately how tall is Joe Thornton?
A. 6 ft 0 in
B. 6 ft 2 in
C. 6 ft 4 in
D. 6 ft 6 in
Answer: C. 6 ft 4 in
Q9. How many seasons did Joe Thornton play in the NHL before retiring?
A. 20
B. 22
C. 26
D. 24
Answer: C. 24
Q10. Which NHL teams did Joe Thornton play for during his career?
A. Boston Bruins, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers
B. Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, San Jose Sharks, Florida Panthers
C. Boston Bruins, San Jose Sharks, Montreal Canadiens, Florida Panthers
D. Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers
Answer: A. Boston Bruins, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers
Q11. In which season did Joe Thornton win both the Art Ross Trophy and the Hart Memorial Trophy?
A. 2003–04
B. 2005–06
C. 2007–08
D. 2015–16
Answer: B. 2005–06
Q12. How many points did Joe Thornton record in the 2005–06 season to lead the NHL?
A. 112
B. 119
C. 125
D. 131
Answer: C. 125
Q13. How many assists did Joe Thornton record in his Art Ross Trophy-winning 2005–06 season?
A. 96
B. 88
C. 82
D. 104
Answer: A. 96
Q14. Joe Thornton is the only player in NHL history to win which awards after being traded mid-season?
A. Conn Smythe and Calder
B. Art Ross and Hart
C. Norris and Vezina
D. Lady Byng and Selke
Answer: B. Art Ross and Hart
Q15. Which team acquired Joe Thornton from the Boston Bruins in a major trade on November 30, 2005?
A. Toronto Maple Leafs
B. Detroit Red Wings
C. San Jose Sharks
D. Florida Panthers
Answer: C. San Jose Sharks
Q16. How many regular-season games did Joe Thornton play in his NHL career?
A. 1,539
B. 1,650
C. 1,714
D. 1,800
Answer: C. 1,714
Q17. How many career NHL points did Joe Thornton finish with?
A. 1,409
B. 1,539
C. 1,650
D. 1,714
Answer: B. 1,539
Q18. How many career NHL assists did Joe Thornton record?
A. 980
B. 1,050
C. 1,109
D. 1,200
Answer: C. 1,109
Q19. How many career NHL goals did Joe Thornton score?
A. 380
B. 410
C. 460
D. 430
Answer: D. 430
Q20. At the time of his retirement, where did Joe Thornton rank all-time in NHL assists?
A. 5th
B. 7th
C. 10th
D. 12th
Answer: B. 7th
Q21. Which major international gold medal did Joe Thornton win with Team Canada in 2010?
A. World Championship
B. World Cup of Hockey
C. Olympic gold
D. World Junior Championship
Answer: C. Olympic gold
Q22. Joe Thornton helped Canada win gold at which other major senior international tournaments?
A. 2004 and 2016 World Cups of Hockey
B. 2002 and 2010 Olympics
C. 2005 and 2015 World Championships
D. 1998 and 2006 Olympics
Answer: A. 2004 and 2016 World Cups of Hockey
Q23. In which year did the San Jose Sharks reach the Stanley Cup Final with Joe Thornton on the roster?
A. 2010
B. 2011
C. 2016
D. 2019
Answer: C. 2016
Q24. Which team defeated the San Jose Sharks in the 2016 Stanley Cup Final?
A. Chicago Blackhawks
B. Pittsburgh Penguins
C. Los Angeles Kings
D. Washington Capitals
Answer: B. Pittsburgh Penguins
Q25. How many times was Joe Thornton selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 8
Answer: C. 6
