Jonathan Toews Biography
Jonathan Toews is a legendary, celebrated Canadian ice hockey player known for his leadership skill, and championship pedigree in NHL history. His nickname ‘Captain Serious’ came after he was selected as the captain of the Blackhawks in the 2006 NHL entry draft, making him the second-youngest captain in NHL history after Sidney Crosby. He competes internationally for Canada national teams and has won several gold medals at the 2005 World U-17 Hockey Challenge.
How old is Jonathan Toews?
Toews is 37 years old as of 2025; he was born on April 29, 1988, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He celebrates his birthday on April 29 every year.
| Real Name | Jonathan Bryan Toews |
| Age | 37 years old as of 2025 |
| Date of Birth | April 29, 1988 |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Birth Place | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Known For | Captaining the Chicago Blackhawks from 2008 to 2023 |
Jonathan Toews’ Height
Toews has an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches, equal to 170.18 cm.
Jonathan Toews’ Early Life and Education
Toews was raised by his father Bryan Toews, who was a chief electrician at the University of Manitoba, and his mom Andrée Gilbert, who was a managing director and finance expert at a credit union. He grew up alongside his brother David who attended Shattuck-Saint Mary’s. Toews began skating at age 3 with his father building a backyard ice rink where Jonathan and David practiced endlessly.
Toews also attended Shattuck-Saint Mary’s, a prestigious boarding school in Faribault, Minnesota, where he pursued his high school diploma. He played midget AAA hockey, scoring 110 points in 64 games in his second season. He then enrolled at the University of North Dakota in 2005 where he played in NCAA Division I hockey. Additionally, he helped the team reach the NCAA Frozen Four in both 2006 and 2007. The Blackhawks selected Toews with the third overall pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. The NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked him third among North American prospects. He even earned the title of West Regional MVP.
Jonathan Toews Wife and Children
Toews has maintained a low profile concerning his marital status. It is unclear whether he is in a relationship, engaged, or even married. Additionally, he has maintained a low profile regarding his children and it is still uncertain whether he has children since she prefers to keep her personal life away from the limelight.
Career Background
Toews is currently on a one year contract with Winnipeg Jets, which is his hometown team. He will be with the Winnipeg Jets for the 2025/2026 season. This comeback comes after he was out the whole of 2024/2025 season, due to health implications. Toews started his official contract with the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2007/2008 season after opting out of his final two years of college hockey and signing a three-year, entry-level contract on May 16, 2007. After playing with the BlackHawks during the 2007/2008 season, Toews became team captain on July 18, 2008, at the age of 20 years. He became the second-youngest captain in NHL history, following Sidney Crosby and Vincent Lecavalier. However, Connor McDavid and Gabriel Landeskog later broke this record, becoming captains at even younger ages.
His hardwork and commitment during the 2008/2009 season helped the Blackhawks to reach their first playoff appearance of the Stanley Cup since 2002. Moreover, he helped the Chicago Blackhawks secure their first Stanley Cup championship by defeating Philadelphia Flyers in game 6 of the finals in the 2010 playoffs, their second Stanley Cup championship in the 2013 playoffs when they played against Boston Bruins in June 24, 2013, and their third Stanley Cup championship against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2015 Western Confrence Final.
Toews achievments as a Chicago BlackHawk include recording two career hatricks, the first one being against Pittsburgh Penguins in February 27, 2009, and the second one being in the 2010 playoffs. Notably, his first career NHL goal was against the San Jose Sharks in October 10, 2007. In addition to this, he was named the second-youngest captain in the history of the NHL to win the Cup, and the youngest player to become a member of the Triple Gold Club, at the age of 22 years. Also, Toews was selected to be the cover player for EA Sports’ video game NHL 11 during the off-season in 2010.
Toews illness and Injuries
However, his career stint with the Blackwahk had several challenges including health issues and injuries. This eventually contributed to the reduction in his performance on the field making his productivity to decline. He was even diagnosed with chronic inflammatory response syndromee that made him miss the whole 2020/2021 season. Afterwards, Toews tried to bounce back during the first half of the 2022/2023, but his health eventually deteriorated midway through the season. After his contract with the BlackHawk expired at the end of the 2022/2023 season, Toew announced that he had no plans of retiring.
Awards
His successful stint as a hockey player has seen him win several accolades including Mark Messier Leadership Award for his commitment and service to charities in his community, the ESPY Award for ‘Best NHL Player’ in 2015, the Frank J. Selke Trophy for being the best defensive forward in the 2011 playoffs. He has also been nominated for the Calder Memorial Trophy as NHL rookie of the year.
On international levels, Toews has competed at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge, the 2006 World Junior Championships, 2007/2008 World Championships. Also, he has competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Jonathan Toews’ Salary
Toews has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $80,000.
Jonathan Toews’ Net Worth
Toews has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million, reflecting his successful career as a hockey player. His foremost source of income is mainly associated with being a hockey player.
Jonathan Toews’ Social Media
Toews frequently uses social media sites where he interact and connect with his followers by sharing information about his professional and personal encounters. Some of his platforms include Twitter @JonathanToews with more than 205.7k followers, Instagram @jonathantoews with more than 192.k followers, and Facebook @Jonathan Toews with more than 106k followers.