Shawn Thornton
Fighting My Way to the Top

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

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

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

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

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