The objective of the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame is to recognize and honour the achievements of Oshawa individuals and teams who have attained prominence and distinction in sports as well as those who have made a major contribution to the development of sport.
Located inside the Tribute Communities Centre, the Sports Hall of Fame plaques and citations are displayed on the main level walls. The 3600 square foot Museum housing artifacts, memorabilia and photographs is also located on this level at the west end behind Section 119. The new Museum location opened officially in the spring of 2008.
Year Inducted: 2025
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Shawn Thornton:
Born in Oshawa, Shawn Thornton was drafted by the rival Peterborough Petes in the ninth round of the OHL draft from the Oshawa Kiwanis team. He won an OHL championship with the Petes in the 1995-96 season and reached the final of the Memorial Cup that year, before being drafted 190th overall by the Toronto Maples Leafs in 1997. Although he never played for the Leafs, Shawn went on to have a remarkable NHL career, winning two Stanley Cups as a player — in 2007 with the Anaheim Ducks and 2011 with the Boston Bruins. In 705 career NHL games, he had 42 goals and 60 assists for 102 points, along with 1,103 penalty minutes. Shawn is the only player who has played in over 700 NHL games and 600 American Hockey League games, a testament to his work ethic, desire and determination. He is also the only player this century to score 10 goals, record 10 fights and win the Stanley Cup in the same season.Shawn founded the Shawn Thornton Foundation to raise funds for Parkinson’s research and has golfer Keegan Bradley and former teammate Tuukka Rask among others who support the cause, which has raised over one million dollars. In 2009, he won the John P. Bucyk Award, which honours the Bruins player who has contributed the most to charitable and community efforts. He co-wrote his autobiography, “Fighting My Way to the Top,” which was released in 2021 and is now a member of the front office of the Florida Panthers, where he won another Stanley Cup in 2024.Shawn Thornton is a marvelous addition to the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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