Stan Jonathan

Stan Jonathan
Born	September 5, 1955 (1955-09-05) Ohsweken, ON, CAN
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight	175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Position	Left Wing
Shot	Left
Played for	Boston Bruins Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL Draft	86th overall, 1975 Boston Bruins
WHA Draft	103rd overall, 1975 Indianapolis Racers
Playing career	1975–1983

Stanley Carl "Bulldog" Jonathan (born September 5, 1955 in Ohsweken, Ontario) is a retired native ice hockey left winger.

Stan Jonathan was drafted in the 5th round (86th overall) of the 1975 NHL enrty draft by the Boston Bruins. Jonathan started his NHL career with one game in the [[1975–76 NHL season, before being called up permanently for the 1976-77 season. He typified Bruins Hockey, displaying both outstanding offensive ability and toughness. 1977-78 was his most productive season as he scored 27 goals with 25 assists. He also had 116 penalty minutes that year, making him a fan favorite. That year he won the Bruin's "7th Player Award" voted on by the fans for the player who exceeded expectations. His 78-79 season was shortened by an injury, but Jonathan returned the following year scoring 21 goals and 19 assists. He also added 208 penalty minutes and his role as a fighter began to overshadow his other talents.

The Bruins sold him to the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 8, 1982, and he retired after the 1983 season. He finished his NHL career with 91 goals and 110 assists in 411 games.

He is a full-blooded Tuscarora_people Native Canadian.

External links

• Stan Jonathan's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
• 1975 NHL Amateur Draft: Stan Jonathan