San Jose Sharks legend Joe Thornton officially began his Hockey Hall of Fame induction celebration on Saturday as he and other honored members of this year’s class received their Hall of Fame rings and blazers during a ceremony in Toronto.

Thornton, who played 15 seasons with the Sharks from 2005 to 2020, was elected to the Hall in the Player’s Category in June in his first year of eligibility. Also elected in the Players’ Category were Duncan Keith, Zdeno Chára, Alexander Mogilny, Jennifer Botterill, and Brianna Decker. In the Builders’ Category, Jack Parker and Danièle Sauvageau received the necessary votes.

Thornton was introduced by Ron Francis, who chairs the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee, and given his ring and blazer by Hall of Fame chairman Mike Gartner.

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