This just in from TSN NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, Hockey Canada is expected to name former NHL superstar Joe Thornton as the nation's co-GM for the upcoming Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland next month.
From LeBrun:
Thornton served in the same role last year, leading Canada to a semi-final finish.
What you may not know about Thornton is that he and his family actually live in Switzerland part-time, as his wife Tabea Pfendsack is a Swiss native. The couple met while Thornton was playing for HC Davos during the 2004-05 lockout. Thornton actually carries three nationalities: Canadian, American and Swiss.
Source: Pierre LeBrun
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