Thornton Signs

Shawn Thornton has signed a 2 year contract extension with the Boston Bruins worth $2.2 million. He was set to become a free agent on July 1.

Shawn Thornton

Thornton has registered 4 goals and 8 assists this season for the Bruins as well as 145 PIM. The gritty forward leads the NHL in fights with 19 this season.

The two time Stanley Cup Champion has spent the last 3 seasons with the Boston Bruins. 2006/07 saw Thornton in Anaheim where he won his first Stanley Cup and before that spent partial seasons in Chicago.