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Thornton is saying that a close, united team tends to enjoy playing together and that this kind of cohesion leads to success. The quote emphasizes teamwork and mutual support over individual effort.
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Originally said in English.
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About Joe Thornton
Canadian former professional ice hockey centre
Joseph Eric Thornton is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He played in the NHL for the Boston Bruins, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers, and was selected first overall by Boston in the 1997 NHL entry draft. Thornton spent seven seasons with the Bruins, including three as captain, before being traded to San Jose during the 2005 to 06 season. That year he won the Art Ross Trophy and the Hart Memorial Trophy after splitting the season between two teams, and he later played 14 more seasons with the Sharks, serving as captain for four of them and helping them reach the 2016 Stanley Cup Finals.
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