History of Jonathan Toews in Timeline
Jonathan Toews, nicknamed "Captain Serious", is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played for the Chicago Blackhawks from 2007 to 2023, serving as their captain from 2008. Drafted third overall in 2006, he was a Calder Trophy nominee in his rookie season. As captain, he led the Blackhawks to Stanley Cup victories in 2010, 2013, and 2015. Toews won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2010 and became the youngest player to enter the Triple Gold Club after the first Cup win, marking him as one of hockey's most accomplished leaders and players.
1961: Stanley Cup Championship
On June 9, 2010, Jonathan Toews led Chicago to the franchise's first Stanley Cup championship since 1961.
April 29, 1988: Jonathan Toews Birth
On April 29, 1988, Jonathan Bryan Toews was born. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre.
2002: Blackhawks Playoff Appearance
In the 2008-09 season, Jonathan Toews helped the Blackhawks to their first Stanley Cup playoff appearance since 2002.
2003: Selected in WHL Bantam Draft
In 2003, Jonathan Toews was selected first overall in the WHL Bantam Draft by the Tri-City Americans but chose to play midget AAA hockey instead.
2004: Played at Shattuck-Saint Mary's
In 2004, Jonathan Toews played midget AAA hockey at Shattuck-Saint Mary's.
2006: World Junior Championships Gold Medal
In 2006, Jonathan Toews competed on Canada's junior team at the World Junior Championships as the youngest player on the team and won a gold medal.
2006: Reached NCAA Frozen Four
In 2006, Jonathan Toews helped the University of North Dakota reach the NCAA Frozen Four.
2006: Ranked Third Among North American Prospects
In 2006, Jonathan Toews was ranked third among North American prospects by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau before being drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks.
2006: Drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks
In 2006, Jonathan Toews was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks with the third overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft.
2006: Gold Medal at World Junior Championships
In 2006, Jonathan Toews won a gold medal at the World Junior Championships playing for Canada's national team.
January 2007: Alcohol-Related Citations
In January 2007, Jonathan Toews and T. J. Oshie received alcohol-related citations for being minors in a Grand Forks, North Dakota tavern. They pleaded guilty, were placed on probation, and ordered to perform community service.
February 3, 2007: Honored by Manitoba Moose
On February 3, 2007, Jonathan Toews was honoured by the Manitoba Moose with an honorary jersey for his tournament efforts at the World Junior Championships.
May 16, 2007: Signed Entry-Level Contract with Blackhawks
On May 16, 2007, Jonathan Toews signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.
June 29, 2007: Awarded the Order of the Buffalo Hunt
On June 29, 2007, Jonathan Toews was awarded the Order of the Buffalo Hunt for his play in the junior and senior world championships.
October 10, 2007: First NHL Goal
On October 10, 2007, Jonathan Toews scored his first career NHL goal in his first game against the San Jose Sharks.
December 2007: Named Alternate Captain
In December 2007, Jonathan Toews was named an alternate captain for the Blackhawks.
2007: Reached NCAA Frozen Four and Named West Regional MVP
In 2007, Jonathan Toews helped UND reach the NCAA Frozen Four again and was named West Regional MVP.
2007: Joined Blackhawks
In 2007, Jonathan Toews joined the Chicago Blackhawks.
2007: Gold Medal at World Junior Championships and World Championships
In 2007, Jonathan Toews secured gold medals at both the World Junior Championships and the World Championships with Canada's national team.
January 1, 2008: Sprained Knee Against Los Angeles Kings
On January 1, 2008, Jonathan Toews sprained his knee in a game against the Los Angeles Kings, causing him to miss 16 games.
July 18, 2008: Named Captain of the Blackhawks
On July 18, 2008, Jonathan Toews was named team captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, becoming the third-youngest captain in NHL history at the time.
2008: Nomination for the Calder Memorial Trophy
In 2008, Jonathan Toews was nominated for the Calder Memorial Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year after joining the Chicago Blackhawks in 2007-08.
2008: Brother Attends University of North Dakota
In 2008, Jonathan Toews's brother, David, began his freshman year at the University of North Dakota.
2008: Blackhawks Miss Playoffs
In the 2017-18 season, the Blackhawks missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008, which was Toews' rookie season and the first time under his captaincy.
February 27, 2009: First NHL Hat-Trick
On February 27, 2009, Jonathan Toews scored his first career hat-trick in the NHL during a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
October 21, 2009: Sidelined with Concussion-Like Symptoms
On October 21, 2009, Jonathan Toews was sidelined with concussion-like symptoms after an open-ice hit by Willie Mitchell.
December 2009: Agreed to Contract Extension
In early-December 2009, Jonathan Toews agreed to a contract extension with the Blackhawks worth about $6.5 million annually.
March 5, 2010: Recorded 100th NHL Assist
On March 5, 2010, Jonathan Toews recorded his 100th NHL assist during a game against the Vancouver Canucks.
June 21, 2010: Cover Athlete for NHL 11
On June 21, 2010, Jonathan Toews was selected to be the cover player for EA Sports' video game "NHL 11".
2010: Career High
During the 2010-11 season, Jonathan Toews recorded a career-high 76 points.
2010: Gold Medal at the Winter Olympics
In 2010, Jonathan Toews won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. He was also named best forward at the tournament.
2010: 2010 Winter Olympics Gold Medal and Best Forward Award
In 2010, Jonathan Toews won a gold medal with Canada at the Winter Olympics. He had a team-leading eight points and was awarded Best Forward and tournament all-star team honours.
2010: Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy
In 2010, Jonathan Toews won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks and received the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player in the playoffs. He also became the youngest player to join the Triple Gold Club.
2010: Mural of Toews in Chicago
In the spring of 2010, a large mural of Jonathan Toews in Chicago received notoriety due to its exaggerated depiction of him. Toews commented on the mural, stating it was not flattering.
January 16, 2011: Scored 100th NHL Goal
On January 16, 2011, Jonathan Toews scored his 100th NHL goal in a game against the Nashville Predators.
April 26, 2011: Scored Game-Tying Goal Against Canucks
On April 26, 2011, Jonathan Toews scored a short-handed game-tying goal against the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 of the playoffs.
2011: Toews' 2011-12 Season
Toews finished the 2011-12 season with 57 points due to an injury-shortened year, but the Blackhawks still finished the season as the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
January 21, 2012: Injury Prevents All-Star Game Appearance
On January 21, 2012, an injury sustained during a game against the Nashville Predators prevented Jonathan Toews from playing in the 2012 All-Star Game.
2012: Presidents' Trophy
In the 2012-13 season, Jonathan Toews helped the Blackhawks win the Presidents' Trophy as the team with the best record in the regular season.
June 24, 2013: Stanley Cup and Selke Trophy
On June 24, 2013, Jonathan Toews assisted on the game tying goal in game six, leading the Blackhawks to win the Stanley Cup. At the end of the year, he was awarded the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the League's top defensive forward.
October 29, 2013: Second Natural Hat-Trick
On October 29, 2013, Jonathan Toews scored the second natural hat-trick of his NHL career against the Ottawa Senators.
2013: Second Stanley Cup Win
In 2013, Jonathan Toews secured his second Stanley Cup victory with the Chicago Blackhawks.
July 9, 2014: Signed Eight-Year Extension with Blackhawks
On July 9, 2014, the Blackhawks announced that Jonathan Toews, along with Patrick Kane, had signed an eight-year extension with the Blackhawks.
2014: Western Conference Final Appearance
In 2014, Jonathan Toews and the Blackhawks' playoff run ended in overtime of Game 7 of the Western Conference Final. Toews put up 17 points in all 19 games.
2014: Gold Medal at the Winter Olympics
In 2014, Jonathan Toews won another gold medal at the Winter Olympics with Canada's national team.
May 30, 2015: Advanced to Stanley Cup Final
On May 30, 2015, Jonathan Toews scored the first two goals in Game 7 of the Western Conference Final, leading to a 5-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks and advancing to the Stanley Cup Final.
July 1, 2015: Contract Extension Takes Effect
On July 1, 2015, Jonathan Toews's eight-year contract extension with the Blackhawks, signed in 2014, came into effect for the 2015-16 season.
2015: Third Stanley Cup Win
In 2015, Jonathan Toews won his third Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks.
November 23, 2016: Suffered Back Injury
On November 23, 2016, Jonathan Toews suffered a back injury in a game against the San Jose Sharks, causing him to miss nine games.
2016: Missed All-Star Game Due to Illness and Suspension
In 2016, Jonathan Toews was selected to play in the All-Star Game but missed it due to illness and was subsequently suspended for one game per NHL rules.
2017: Career Low Statistics
During the 2017-18 season, Jonathan Toews posted a career-low 52 points in 74 games.
2017: Named One of the 100 Greatest NHL Players
In 2017, Jonathan Toews was honored as one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players.
2018: New training regimen and nutrition plan
In 2018, Jonathan Toews adopted a new training regimen and nutrition plan in the off-season to better prepare for the upcoming season.
2019: Career-high season
In 2019, Toews had a career-high season with 35 goals, 46 assists and 81 points.
December 29, 2020: Toews Out Indefinitely Due to Illness
On December 29, 2020, the Blackhawks announced that Jonathan Toews would be out indefinitely while recovering from an undisclosed illness.
2020: COVID-19 Pandemic and Playoffs
In 2020, Jonathan Toews appeared in all 70 games before the season ended early due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and he recorded 18 goals and 42 assists. During the 2020 playoffs, he also totaled a team-high nine points in nine games.
June 2021: Diagnosis of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
In June 2021, Jonathan Toews announced he was diagnosed with chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) and planned to return for the 2021–22 season.
September 2021: COVID-19 Antibody Test
In September 2021, Jonathan Toews said an antibody test revealed he had COVID-19 at some point during the previous season.
March 31, 2022: 1000th NHL Game
On March 31, 2022, Jonathan Toews played his 1000th NHL game against the Florida Panthers.
2022: Toews' Season Performance
During the 2022 season, Jonathan Toews played with 14 goals and assists for 28 points in 46 appearances.
February 19, 2023: Toews suffering from long COVID and CIRS symptoms
On February 19, 2023, Jonathan Toews announced that he was still suffering from symptoms of long COVID and CIRS.
August 17, 2023: Sitting out the 2023-24 season
On August 17, 2023, Jonathan Toews announced he was not retiring from the NHL, but rather sitting out the 2023–24 season to focus on his health.
2023: End of Captaincy with Blackhawks
In 2023, Jonathan Toews's tenure as the captain of the Chicago Blackhawks came to an end, a role he held since 2008.
March 2025: Intention to Return for 2025-26 Season
In March 2025, Jonathan Toews confirmed he intended to return in time for the 2025–26 season, but would not seek a return to the Blackhawks.
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