Len Thornson
Len Thornson was a Canadian ice hockey centre.
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Thornson spent his entire professional hockey career in the International Hockey League, mostly with the Fort [Wayne Komets]. He also spent part of one season with the Indianapolis Chiefs and the Huntington Hornets. He is the IHL's all-time leading scorer with 1,252 career points.
Thornson died December 12, 2021, at the age of 88.
Awards and achievements
- MJHL Second All-Star Team
- MJHL Goal Scoring Leader
- Turnbull Cup MJHL Championship
- IHL MVP
- IHL Scoring Champion
- Turner Cup Championships
- "Honoured Member" of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
- Jersey #11 retired by Fort Wayne Komets.