NHL: Sharks’ Thornton nominated for Masterton Trophy

Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group The Sharks’ Joe Thornton has been nominated for the NHL’s Masterton Trophy. Sharks veteran Joe Thornton has been nominated for the NHL’s Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for the third year in a row.

Thornton is one of 31 candidates for an award given to the player “who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.”