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Joe Thornton and Brent Burns Selected to Represent Team Canada at 2016 World Cup of Hockey

SAN JOSE - Hockey Canada announced today that San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) forward Joe Thornton and defenseman Brent Burns (@Burnzie88) have been selected to represent Team Canada at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. The tournament will be held from Sept. 17-Oct. 1 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

Thornton, 36, has recorded 18 points (3 goals,15 assists) in San Jose's run to the Stanley Cup Final. His 15 assists rank second in the NHL and his seven power-play points ranks seventh.

"Jumbo" posted 82 points (19 goals, 63 assists) and a +25 rating in 82 games this season.