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Jonathan was born in Ohsweken, Ontario, but grew up in Hagersville, Ontario.
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Stan Jonathan was drafted in the 5th round (86th overall) of the 1975 National Hockey League entry draft by the Boston Bruins. Jonathan started his National Hockey League career with one game in the 1975-1976 National Hockey League season, before being called up permanently for the 1976-1977 season. He typified Bruins Hockey, displaying both outstanding offensive ability and toughness.
1977-1978 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. 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 traded him to the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 8, 1982, and he retired after the 1983 season.
He finished his National Hockey League career with 91 goals and 110 assists in 411 games.
He is a full-blooded Native Canadian. Stan Jonathan was charged with criminal negligence in a hunting accident on the Six Nations reserve that killed Peter Kosid of Hamilton, Ontario on Sunday November 11, 2012.The criminal charges against former National Hockey League player Stan Jonathan in the hunting death of Peter Kosid of Hamilton have been withdrawn.
