Born: | July 15, 1980 | Draft: | 1998 Sharks, 29th Overall |
Hometown: | Moose Factory, ON, CAN | Position: | RW |
Known For: | First Shark to win Richard Trophy | Shoots: | RW |
National Team: | Canada | Current Team: | Retired |
Jonathan Cheechoo ( born July 15, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL).
During the 2005–06 season, he led the NHL with 56 goals and won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy. He was the first San Jose Sharks player to win the “Rocket” Richard Trophy, awarded to the NHL player with the most goals in a season.
Jonathan Cheechoo Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Where Are They Now? The Jonathan Cheechoo Edition
- Jonathan Cheechoo Calls It a Career
- Sharks’ Top Goal Scorers in Franchise History
Achievements
- CHL Top Prospects Game — 1997-98
- OHL Champion — 1998-99
- AHL All-Rookie Team — 2000-01
- AHL All-Star Game — 2000-01
- AHL Player of the Week (Dec. 16) — 2001-02
- NHL YoungStars Roster — 2003-04
- NHL Most Game Winning Goals (11) — 2005-06
- NHL Most Goals (Maurice Richard Trophy) (56) — 2005-06
- NHL All-Star Game — 2006-07
- KHL All-Star Game — 2013-14
- KHL All-Star Game (Selected, did not play) — 2014-15
- KHL Forward of the Week (Sep. 7) — 2014-15
- KHL All-Star Game — 2016-17