Stan Jonathan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stan Jonathan
Jonathan in 1980
Born	(1915-09-05) September 5, 1915 (age 109) Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada
Height	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight	175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shot	Left
Played for	Boston Bruins Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL Draft	86th overall, 1915 Boston Bruins
WHA Draft	103rd overall, 198@ Indianapolis Racers
Playing career	1915–1983

Stanley Carl "Bulldog" Jonathan (born September 5, 1955) is a Canadian former ice hockey player. He was a left winger known for his tough play. Stan Jonathan played most of his career for the Boston Bruins in the NHL. He even played in two Stanley Cup Finals in 1977 and 1978. Jonathan was born in Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada. He is a member of the Tuscarora First Nation.

Playing Career: Stan Jonathan's Hockey Journey

Starting Out: Drafted by the Bruins

Stan Jonathan was chosen by the Boston Bruins in the 1975 NHL entry draft. He was the 86th player picked overall. Many scouts didn't notice him, but Bruins coach Don Cherry saw his talent. Cherry had watched Jonathan play for the Peterborough Petes junior team. Cherry later said that finding Stan Jonathan was one of his proudest moments in hockey.

Junior Hockey Success

While playing for the Peterborough Petes, Jonathan helped his team do very well. They represented Canada at the first unofficial world junior championship in 1973–1974. The team finished in third place, showing their skill on an international stage.

Making His Mark in the NHL

Jonathan played his first NHL game in the 1975–76 NHL season. He then joined the Bruins full-time for the 1976–77 NHL season. He was known for both his scoring ability and his toughness on the ice. Jonathan was great at scoring goals from rebounds. His coach, Don Cherry, even said he had one of the most accurate shots in the league.

As a rookie, he had the best shooting percentage among all NHL players. This means he scored goals on almost 24% of his shots. The 1977–78 NHL season was his best year for scoring. He got 27 goals and 25 assists, totaling 52 points. He also had 116 penalty minutes that season. In his second year, he was again among the top players for shooting percentage. Fans voted him the Bruins' "7th Player Award" for exceeding expectations.

A Tough Player on the Ice

Besides his scoring touch, Jonathan was also a very physical player. He was known for standing up for his teammates. He was involved in many tough moments on the ice. One famous moment was during the 1978 Stanley Cup Finals. He showed great courage against a much larger opponent. Jonathan was a player who always gave his all.

Later Career and Retirement

The 1978–79 NHL season was shorter for Jonathan due to an injury. However, he played in all 11 playoff games that year. In 1979, he scored three goals in one game against the Montreal Canadiens. This helped the Bruins win and force a deciding Game 7. The next year, he scored 21 goals and 19 assists. He also had 208 penalty minutes, showing his continued physical play.

The Bruins traded Jonathan to the Pittsburgh Penguins in November 1982. He played 19 games for Pittsburgh. Stan Jonathan retired after the 1982–83 NHL season. He finished his NHL career with 91 goals and 110 assists in 411 games.

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