Joe Thornton was rewarded for his legendary NHL career on Tuesday when he received a phone call that would change is life forever—he will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame later this year. Thornton was the No.

Joe Thornton will always be the one that got away for the Boston Bruins. On Tuesday, Thornton was elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

Zdeno Chara was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first opportunity, while Alexander Mogilny finally made it in on his 17th try.