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| Born | September 5, 1955 Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada |
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| 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 |
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| NHL Draft | 86th overall, 1975 Boston Bruins |
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| WHA Draft | 103rd overall, 198@ Indianapolis Racers |
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| Playing career | 1975–1983 | ||
Stanley Carl "Bulldog" Jonathan (born September 5, 1955) is a Canadian former ice hockey player. He was a left winger known for his skill and toughness. Jonathan played most of his career for the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League (NHL). He even played in two Stanley Cup Finals in 1977 and 1978.
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Becoming an NHL Player
Stan Jonathan was chosen by the Boston Bruins in the 1975 NHL entry draft. He was picked in the fifth round, as the 86th player overall. Many scouts did not notice Jonathan, but Bruins coach Don Cherry saw his talent. Cherry had watched Jonathan play for the Peterborough Petes for three seasons. Cherry later said that finding Stan Jonathan was one of the best discoveries of his hockey career.
Junior Hockey Success
While playing for the Peterborough Petes, Jonathan and his team did very well. They represented Canada in the first unofficial world junior championship in 1973–1974. The team finished in third place, showing their strong skills.
Playing for the Boston Bruins
Jonathan started his NHL career in the 1975–76 NHL season with one game. He then joined the Bruins full-time for the 1976–77 NHL season. He was known for playing with both great offensive skill and a tough style. This was a common way the Bruins played.
Scoring Goals and Awards
Jonathan was very good at scoring goals, especially by knocking in rebounds. His coach, Don Cherry, believed he had one of the most accurate shots in the league. As a rookie, he led all NHL players in shooting percentage. This means a high percentage of his shots went into the net.
The 1977–78 NHL season was his best year for scoring. He scored 27 goals and made 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. That year, fans voted him the Bruins' "7th Player Award" for exceeding expectations.
Toughness on the Ice
Besides scoring, Jonathan was also known for his toughness. He was involved in several memorable moments on the ice. One famous moment was during Game 4 of the 1978 Stanley Cup Finals. Jonathan faced a much larger player, but he held his own. He showed great strength and determination.
Later Seasons and Trade
Jonathan's 1978–79 NHL season was shorter because of an injury. However, he played in all 11 playoff games that year. In Game 6 of the semifinal series against the Montreal Canadiens, Jonathan scored three goals. This helped the Bruins win 5–2 and forced a Game 7.
He returned the next year, scoring 21 goals and 19 assists. He also had 208 penalty minutes. On November 8, 1982, the Bruins traded him to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jonathan played 19 games for Pittsburgh before retiring after the 1982–83 NHL season. He finished his NHL career with 91 goals and 110 assists in 411 games.
Life After Hockey
Stan Jonathan is a full-blooded Tuscarora. He was born in Ohsweken, Ontario, which is a Six Nations reserve. This reserve is located near Brantford, Ontario, Canada. In 2023, Stan Jonathan was recognized as one of the top 100 Bruins players of all time.
Career Statistics
Regular Season and Playoffs
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1972–73 | Peterborough Petes | OHA-Jr. | 63 | 14 | 35 | 49 | 107 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1973–74 | Peterborough Petes | OHA-Jr. | 70 | 19 | 33 | 52 | 127 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 14 | ||
| 1974–75 | Peterborough Petes | OMJHL | 70 | 36 | 39 | 75 | 138 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 14 | ||
| 1975–76 | Rochester Americans | AHL | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1975–76 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1975–76 | Dayton Gems | IHL | 69 | 26 | 47 | 73 | 192 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 54 | ||
| 1976–77 | Rochester Americans | AHL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1976–77 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 69 | 17 | 13 | 30 | 69 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 24 | ||
| 1977–78 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 68 | 27 | 25 | 52 | 116 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | ||
| 1978–79 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 33 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 96 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 12 | ||
| 1979–80 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 79 | 21 | 19 | 40 | 208 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | ||
| 1980–81 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 74 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 192 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| 1981–82 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 67 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 57 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
| 1982–83 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1982–83 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 19 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1982–83 | Baltimore Skipjacks | AHL | 48 | 13 | 23 | 36 | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1985–86 | Brantford Motts Clamatos | OHA-Sr. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1986–87 | Brantford Motts Clamatos | OHA-Sr. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 411 | 91 | 110 | 201 | 751 | 63 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 137 | ||||
International Play
| Year | Team | Event | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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| 1974 | Canada | WJC | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Junior totals | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |||
