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Thomas retires from Sharks after 45 years in hockey

SAN JOSE -- After 22 seasons in the Sharks organization, assistant general manager Wayne Thomas announced his retirement from hockey on Thursday.

Thomas, 67, recently completed his 19th year in his current post, and his 14th as team vice president. He had been involved in the game for more than 45 years as a player, head coach, assistant coach, scout and executive. He served as an assistant coach with the Sharks from 1993-96, and the former NHL goaltender with often worked with San Jose’s netminders on and off the ice.

"I am very proud to have been a part of this organization and its accomplishments," Thomas said in a statement.