IMAGE INFORMATION
EditStanley Carl "The Bulldog" Jonathan - Born September 5, 1955 in Ohsweken, Ontario is a retired Canadian Indigenous (Tuscarora/Six Nations) ice Hockey left winger and lacrosse player.
- Minto Cup Champion 1973, 1974 with Peterborough PCO's.
- 1974 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships Bronze Medal Winner with Team Canada / Peterborough Petes.
- Turner Cup Champion 1976 with Dayton Gems.
Stanley Cup finalist 1977, 1978 with Boston Bruins.
- Allan Cup Champion 1987 with Brantford Motts Clamatos.
- J. Ross Robertson Cup Senior Champion 1987 with Brantford Motts Clamatos.
Jonathan made his NHL debut with Boston Bruins on April 4, 1976 vs Minnesota North Stars at Boston Garden in a 2-2 tie.
Jonathan scored his 1st NHL goal vs Colorado Rockies, a empty netter at 19:55 of 3rd period at Boston Garden in a 5-3 Bruins win.
Jonathan scored his 1st NHL goal on a goalie - Dunc Wilson of Pittsburgh Penguins at 5:32 of 2nd period at Pittsburgh Civic Arena in a 4-0 Bruins win.
Jonathan scored his 1st NHL hat-trick vs Ken Dryden of Montreal Canadiens on May 8, 1979, a playoff game at Boston Garden in a 5-2 Bruins win.
Jonathan played in 411 regular season NHL games, scoring 91 goals (10 GWG), 110 assists with 751 penalty minutes and 62 NHL playoff games, scoring 8 goals (1 GWG), 4 assists with 137 penalty minutes.
Jonathan's productivity along with his heavy hitting and willingness to drop the gloves resulted in the fans selecting him as the Bruins ‘7th Player Award’ recipient in 1978.
Jonathan is regarded as one of the best pound for pound fighters ever to play in the NHL.
Stan Jonathan was inducted into the Brantford & Area Sports Hall of Recognition in 1984.
Stan Jonathan was inducted into the Little Native Hockey League’s Hall of Fame in 2016.
Stan Jonathan was honoured as part of the Lunch Pail Athletic Club at the Boston Bruins Centennial Era Celebration in 2024.
Don Cherry Quote
“Of all my discoveries, Jonathan is the one in which I take the most pride.”