Sharks officially hire franchise icon Joe Thornton to hockey operations staff
Briefly

Joe Thornton has been officially hired by the San Jose Sharks as the Player Development Coach and Hockey Operations Advisor. This follows a period where he informally assisted the team, including roles in player development and mentoring young players. The organization also announced several changes to their hockey operations staff, including the hiring of Owen Hixon as Equipment Manager Assistant, among others. Thornton, a former player with his jersey retired by the Sharks, is set to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame this fall.
Joe Thornton is hired as Player Development Coach/Hockey Operations Advisor, officially joining the San Jose Sharks after contributing informally in recent years.
The San Jose Sharks have announced several changes to their hockey operations staff, including new roles for Charlie Townsend, AJ Bernstein, and others.
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