John Tonelli

John A. Tonelli ( born March 23, 1957 in Hamilton, Ontario ) is a retired Canadian ice hockey player ( left wing ), who from 1975 to 1992 for the New York Islanders, Calgary Flames, Los Angeles Kings, Chicago Blackhawks and Quebec Nordiques in the National Hockey League and for the Houston Aeros in the World Hockey Association played.

Career

During his youth, he played for the Toronto Marlboros in the OHA. The World Hockey Association had some youth players in their sights. While one was allowed in the NHL until the age of 20 Draft, they tried to lure in the WHA also younger players. Especially in the public eye here was the obligation of Tonelli. Until his 18th birthday he played in the junior and after he signed with the Houston Aeros. Was decided in court that his conduct was lawful because he was able to enter into this new contract as full- year old.

The Aeros, he played in a row with Gordie Howe and his son Marty. In the NHL Amateur Draft 1977, then the New York Islanders secured in the second round by 33 out the rights to him for the NHL. After the Aeros were disbanded, he played from the 1978/79 season in New York. At first he was a battle -fitting player to the opponent pick up the puck, only later he developed into a strong scorer. With the Islanders he could win the Stanley Cup four times in a row. At the Canada Cup in 1984, he was the outstanding player of the tournament. Of these, motivated, get him 100 points in the 1984 / 85th

Towards the end of the following season he moved to the Calgary Flames. In the two and a half seasons in Calgary he could not connect to the values ​​in New York. From the 1988/89 season he played with Wayne Gretzky with the Los Angeles Kings. After two ordinary years, he dropped to only 30 points in the third year. He moved to the Chicago Blackhawks, who forwarded him during the season to the Quebec Nordiques. He finished the season and his active career.

Statistics

Sporting successes

  • Stanley Cup in 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1983

Personal Awards

  • OMJHL First All -Star Team: 1975
  • NHL Second All-Star Team: 1982 and 1985
  • Canada Cup All-Star Team: 1984
  • Canada Cup MVP: 1984
  • Participate in the NHL All-Star Game: 1982 and 1985
Hamilton (Ontario) NHL Entry Draft 1977 NHL Amateur Draft 1978–79 NHL season 1984 Canada Cup 1984–85 NHL season 1988–89 NHL season 1979–80 NHL season 1980–81 NHL season 1981–82 NHL season 1982–83 NHL season NHL All-Star Team
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