Good-Guy Thornton Helps On Beckett Bowl

Despite his tough-guy image, Bruins forward Shawn Thornton (pictured with a young fan) has a softer side. At the recent Beckett Bowl, an annual charity event organized by Sox pitcher Josh Beckett, Thornton showed why hockey players are universally regarded as the "good guys" of professional sports.

Before any other celebrities came out to "meet and greet", Thornton was on the floor bowling and taking photos with young kids and their families. He was kind, patient and, most of all, he was there for the people that needed it most.