Shawn Thornton, Shawn Thornton
Shawn Thornton, Shawn Thornton
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Shawn Thornton
Fighting My Way to the Top

Author: Shawn Thornton, Dale Arnold, Tuukka Rask

Narrator: Dale Arnold

Unabridged: 5 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/06/2022


Synopsis

A refreshing memoir of battles and self-belief from one of the NHL's most revered enforcers

Shawn Thornton was an unlikely NHL success, to say the least. The Oshawa, Ontario, native was picked late in the OHL and later thought he was being pranked when the Toronto Maple Leafs called him to say he'd been selected in the seventh round of the 1997 NHL draft.

After years spent working and maturing in the AHL, Thornton would go on to play fourteen seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, and Florida Panthers, winning two Stanley Cups along the way.

For the first time, in this candid memoir, Thornton opens up about his life in hockey and beyond, from his early days as an unrated prospect to the leadership lessons he learned in the minors, from the most difficult on-ice brawls to the ecstasy of reaching the sport's most celestial heights.

Fans will not want to miss this story of perseverance and finding one's own path.

About Shawn Thornton

Shawn Thornton played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, and Florida Panthers during his fourteen seasons in the NHL. He joined the Panthers executive staff following retirement and currently serves as the team's chief commercial officer.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Brandon on January 17, 2025

Enjoyed the Newfoundland connection and also the parts from other players and coaches.......more

Goodreads review by Brad on March 14, 2022

Oof. When the Bs signed Thornton, I loved it. He was instrumental in not just bringing the cup back to Boston but also helped bring back the Big Bad Bruins' style of play. That said, this book was rough. The stories were disjointed and sometimes ended abruptly. There was a weak timeline followed by......more

Goodreads review by Patrick on November 14, 2024

Great insights into the world of Hockey from someone who got to play for a long time at the highest levels potentially without ever being the best player on any team. For anyone that thinks that the fights in hockey are weak and/or for show, Shawn's career gives the inside look at the injuries and j......more

Goodreads review by Ernie on February 14, 2022

Great story about a hard nosed hockey player, who with guts and determination, enjoyed a career that included playing for two Stanley Cup teams. The book details a lot of great moments from his playing days in the Juniors, AHL and NHL. Thornton's love of the game is evident. What most fans, at least......more

Goodreads review by Ian on December 05, 2021

A must read for all Boston Bruins fans as it's loaded with amazing stories from the 2011 Cup run and how the lead up since Shawn Thornton's arrival. There's also some great stuff about the evolution of fighting in hockey, and his current role with the Florida Panthers.......more