One of the greatest playmakers in NHL history, Joe Thornton played 15 of his 24 seasons with the San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks legend Joe Thornton has been elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame, the NHL announced Tuesday. Thorton, 45, is a first-ballot Hall of Famer as he was elected in his first year of eligibility.

The Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee announced today that Joe Thornton, one of San Jose’s most iconic NHL players, has been selected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in the Player Category. He joins Jennifer Botterill,