5 NHL Players and Possible Post-Hockey Careers

January 3rd, 2013 by Nicholas Goss Leave a reply »
Many NHL players have talents that will help them succeed and make money off the ice when their hockey careers are over.

Many of these players will take their outgoing personalities and knowledge of the game to the media and work as analysts and reporters, while others may work in the private sector using their education.

Let's look at five NHL players who will be successful long after their careers finish.

 

Shawn Thornton, Boston Bruins



Boston Bruins winger Shawn Thornton is a very likable player and understands the sport quite well.

He is a fan favorite in Boston and one of the most exciting Bruins players to watch because of his physical style of play and willingness to drop the gloves and fight.

Thornton would be a very good hockey analyst on any of the local Boston sports shows and already has previous experience from his appearances on the Comcast SportsNet New England show "Sticks and Stones."

Thornton is a regular guest during the season and his analysis is good. He's also not afraid to challenge writers from other NHL cities (see video above).

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