Jonathan Cheechoo

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jonathan Cheechoo
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 15, 1980(1980-07-15)
Age	44
Birthplace	Moose Factory
Country	Canada
Birth City	Ontario
Horoscope	Cancer

Jonathan Cheechoo Biography

Jonathan Cheechoo is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on July 15, 1980 in Moose Factory, Ontario, Canada. NHL Winger of the NHL who started his professional career in the San Jose Sharks in 2002.

He played with He played alongside Joe Thornton on the San Jose Sharks from 2005 to 2009. on the San Jose Sharks from 2005 until 2009.

Drafted by the Belleville Bulls of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in the 1997 OHL priority selection, Cheechoo had a reasonably strong rookie year in 1997–98 with 76 points (31 goals and 45 assists) in 64 games, good for third place on his team. In the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, the San Jose Sharks traded the second overall pick (used to select David Legwand) to the Nashville Predators for the third overall pick (used to select Brad Stuart) and the 29th overall pick, which they used to select Cheechoo. Most had predicted that Cheechoo would be a later-round pick, and San Jose was criticized for picking a lackluster forward who “skated slower forwards than most players skated backwards” instead of the highly touted Legwand.

Cheechoo is a member of the Cree First Nations tribe from Moose Factory, Ontario. When he was young, Cheechoo did not believe he would play in the NHL; instead, he believed that he would follow in the footsteps of his grandfather and would become a trapper and hunter for the Cree. Over time, Cheechoo developed into a strong hockey player and, at age 14, left his home after being told he would need to in order to develop his hockey skills. Cheechoo moved to Timmins, Ontario, around 300 kilometres away from his home, to play bantam hockey. Living so far from home Cheechoo was homesick, he found it very difficult to have to leave his close family at such a young age. Cheechoo has said he had a very strong support system when he was deciding to pursue hockey. His success was a highlight for Moose Factory, as shown by the 120 individuals who left Moose Factory to support him when he went 29th overall in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.

He is the son of Carol and Mervin Cheechoo.

Jonathan Cheechoo Net Worth

Jonathan Cheechoo is one of the richest Hockey Player from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jonathan Cheechoo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was selected as 29th overall for the San Jose Sharks in 1998 He then was a short time within the OHL and AHL before being elevated up to NHL.

It was his very first San Jose Sharks player to be awarded the “Rocket” Richard Trophy with his 56 goals scored in the year 2006.

Jonathan Cheechoo (/ˈ tʃ iː tʃ uː / ; Cree: ᔔᓇᕦᓐ ᒋᒍ ; born July 15, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jonathan Cheechoo height 6 ft 1 in Jonathan weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jonathan Cheechoo Dating?

According to our records, Jonathan Cheechoo married to Ashley Cheechoo. As of December 1, 2023, Jonathan Cheechoo’s is not dating anyone.

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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.

Facts & Trivia

Jonathan Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Jonathan Cheechoo celebrates birthday on July 15 of every year.

In 2006, Cheechoo signed a five-year contract extension worth US$15 million, paying him US$2.5 million the first two years, US$3 million the third year and US$3.5 million the last two years.

What is Jonathan Cheechoo doing now?

Cheechoo is currently coaching a San Jose house league team , which includes his son Jack. That club is part of the San Jose Jr. Sharks program. For now, Cheechoo said he is content helping out in the youth ranks.

What happened to Cheechoo?

Cheechoo would play 127 more games in the NHL with San Jose and the Ottawa Senators through 2010, scoring just 17 goals. The rest of his hockey career was spent in the AHL in places like Peoria and Oklahoma City, and then he spent for four years in the KHL before officially retiring in 2018.

Is Jonathan Cheechoo native?

Jonathan Cheechoo
Cheechoo with the San Jose Sharks in 2009
Born| July 15, 1980 Moose Factory, Ontario, Canada
Height| 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)

Is Jonathan Cheechoo married?

Ashley Cheechoo

Who was the first native NHL player?

The first recorded Indigenous player was Fred Saskamoose , who played 11 games with the Chicago Black Hawks during the 1953-54 season. Since then, there have been several successful Indigenous players in the NHL – this is a look at the top five First Nations, Metis, and Inuit players in the NHL.