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What year did Thornton first become an NHL captain?

  • 2002

  • 2003

  • 2004

  • 2005

Answer

Thornton became an NHL captain in 2003, when he was named captain of the Boston Bruins. He held the captaincy for three seasons before being traded to the San Jose Sharks in 2005. Thornton later served as captain of the Sharks from 2010 to 2014.
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