Len Thornson
Len Thornson (born February 4, 1933) is a Canadian retired ice hockey centre.
| Len Thornson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
February 4, 1933 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Buffalo Bisons Indianapolis Chiefs Huntington Hornets Fort Wayne Komets | ||
| Playing career | 1952–1969 | ||
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Thornson spent his entire professional hockey career in the International Hockey League, mostly with the Fort Wayne Komets. He also spent part of one season (1956–57) with the Indianapolis Chiefs and the Huntington Hornets. He was the IHL's all-time leading scorer before Jock Callander broke his record in 2000.
Awards and achievements
- MJHL Second All-Star Team (1953)
- MJHL Goal Scoring Leader (1953)
- Turnbull Cup MJHL Championship (1953)
- IHL MVP (1959, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1967, & 1968)
- IHL Scoring Champion (1962, 1964, & 1967)
- Turner Cup (IHL) Championships (1963 & 1965)
- "Honoured Member" of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
- Jersey #11 retired by Fort Wayne Komets.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from The Internet Hockey Database
- Len Thornson's biography at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
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