Thornton is a confident defender in transition, flashes a lot of good habits. Double shoulder checks on retrievals and the blending of his hands allowing for some escapability. Has an extra gear to push the pace on-puck and can think a couple plays ahead. Strong on the breakout, he works the puck in-motion, executing weight-shifts past neutral zone resistances. -EliteProspects 2023 NHL Draft Guide
DATE | STATUS | FROM | TO | SOURCE |
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04/10/2024 | ||||
04/10/2024 | Confirmed | Prince George Cougars | Hershey Bears | |
03/02/2021 | ||||
03/02/2021 | Confirmed | Fargo Force | Prince George Cougars | |
05/04/2020 | ||||
05/04/2020 | Confirmed | Chicago Steel | Fargo Force | |
05/04/2020 | Confirmed | Omaha Lancers | Chicago Steel | |
07/09/2019 | ||||
07/09/2019 | Confirmed | RINK Hockey Academy Prep | Chilliwack Chiefs |
Drafted 2019, 3 #35 overall by Omaha Lancers in the USHL Futures Draft
Drafted 2018, 2 #33 overall by Prince George Cougars in the WHL Bantam Draft
2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #80 by Elite Prospects
2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #206 by FCHockey
2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #182 by McKeen's Hockey
2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #109 by NHL Central Scouting
Attended Edmonton Oilers Development Camp July 2022