Editor's note: NESN.com is running a five-part series on Shawn Thornton this week. Part II looks at his days in junior. Shawn Thornton was certain there had been a mistake. He had gone to the 1995 Ontario Hockey League draft planning only to sign a tryout agreement with the London Knights once the draft had been completed. He never actually expected to get picked. And even after his name was called, the future two-time Stanley Cup champion had his doubts. "I went to the OHL draft to sign a walk-on with the London Knights," Thornton said. "I walked out of...
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