This biography tells the story of Jonathan Toews, one of the greatest hockey players of all time. From his humble beginnings in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to his rise to stardom in the NHL, this book chronicles the life of a man who has become an icon
Jonathan Bryan Toews is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a centre for the Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL), serving as the captain of the Blackhawks from 2008 to 2023. Nicknamed "Captain Serious", Toews was selected by the Blackhawks with the third overall pick in the 2006 NHL entry draft. He joined the team in 2007–08 and was nominated for the Calder Memorial Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year. The following season he was named team captain, becoming the second-youngest captain in NHL history at the time. Toews won the Stanley Cup in 2010, along with the Conn Smythe Trophy for the most valuable player in the playoffs. After winning the Cup, Toews passed Peter Forsberg as the youngest player to join the Triple Gold Club. He won the Stanley Cup again in 2013 and 2015.