Steve Thornton
| Steve Thornton | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
March 8, 1973 Gloucester, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Cardiff Devils London Knights Basingstoke Bison Belfast Giants | ||
| National team |
 Great Britain | ||
| Playing career | 1995–2010 | ||
Steve Thornton (born March 8, 1973) is a Canadian-born British former professional ice hockey player. He is currently the Director of Hockey Operations for the Belfast Giants of the Elite Ice Hockey League.[1]
Career
Thornton was born in
Coaching career
On April 7, 2008, Thornton was confirmed as the new player/coach of the Belfast Giants, replacing Ed Courtenay and in two seasons in charge he guided the Giants to three trophies. He departed in 2010 and was replaced by Doug Christiansen.
On Monday 28 April 2014, Thornton returned as coach of the Belfast Giants, under taking the wider role of Head of Hockey Operations upon the departure of, Belfast Giants General Manager, Todd Kelman.[2]
Personal
Thornton has acquired British citizenship.
Thornton was formerly a real estate agent with Paul Rushforth Real Estate in Ottawa, Ontario. [1]
References
- ^ Drennan, Jonathan (9 April 2022). "Belfast Giants: the ice hockey team that captivated and changed a city". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ "Giants Confirm Steve Thornton as New Coach". 28 April 2014.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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