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He was nicknamed 'Captain Serious' by his peers.
15 Interesting Facts About Jonathan Toews
A legendary leader and three-time Stanley Cup champion, Jonathan Toews is celebrated as one of the greatest captains and defensive forwards in NHL history.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#19
Status
Retired
Teams
2
Facts
15
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He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP in 2010.
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He became the youngest player to join the Triple Gold Club at 22 years of age.
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He scored his first career NHL goal on his very first shot in his first game against the San Jose Sharks.
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He was named the third-youngest captain in NHL history at the time of his appointment.
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He missed the entire 2020-21 NHL season due to chronic inflammatory response syndrome.
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He is bilingual, speaking fluent French and English.
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A lake in northern Manitoba, located 150 km north of Flin Flon, was named after him in honor of his success.
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He is one of only eight players in hockey history to win an Olympic gold medal and the Stanley Cup in the same calendar year.
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He scored three times in a single shootout against the United States during the 2007 World Junior Championship semifinal.
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He was selected first overall in the 2003 WHL Bantam Draft by the Tri-City Americans but chose to play midget AAA hockey instead to retain NCAA eligibility.
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In 2010, a large highway mural of him in Chicago gained notoriety for depicting him with an abnormally shaped nose and mouth.
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He holds the NHL record for the most career shootout goals with 52.
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He and a college teammate received alcohol-related citations in 2007 for being minors in a North Dakota tavern.
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He recorded a point in each of his first ten NHL games, which is the second-longest point-scoring streak to start an NHL career.
About Jonathan Toews
Jonathan Toews is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who served as the captain of the Chicago Blackhawks from 2008 to 2023, leading them to three Stanley Cup championships. Known as 'Captain Serious,' he became the youngest player to join the Triple Gold Club in 2010. He resumed his NHL career with his hometown Winnipeg Jets in 2025 after a two-year hiatus due to health issues.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2010, 2013, 2015
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Conn Smythe Trophy Winner
2010
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Frank J. Selke Trophy Winner
2013
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Olympic Gold Medalist
2010, 2014
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Jonathan Toews.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 19
Status: Retired
Age: 38 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 201 lbs (91 kg)
Born: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 383
Assists: 529
Points: 912
Teams: 2
Drafted: 2006
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Chicago Blackhawks Winnipeg Jets
Jonathan Toews played for 2 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2006.