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Winnipeg Jets' Jonathan Toews (19) defends against the San Jose Sharks during first period NHL action in Winnipeg, Thursday, April 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
By The Canadian Press

Three-time Stanley Cup winner Jonathan Toews ends his NHL career as a Winnipeg Jet

Jun 19, 2026 | 10:15 AM

WINNIPEG — Jonathan Toews announced his retirement Friday, bringing the curtain down on a decorated NHL career that included three Stanley Cups, two Olympic gold medals and a comeback season with his hometown Winnipeg Jets.

The 38-year-old centre returned to the NHL in 2025-26 after a two-year absence related to Chronic Immune Response Syndrome and long COVID, recording 11 goals and 18 assists while appearing in all 82 games for Winnipeg.

Toews spent 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, captaining the franchise to Stanley Cup titles in 2010, 2013 and 2015 while winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 2010.

He finished his NHL career with 383 goals and 529 assists in 1,149 regular-season games and was recognized as one of the league’s premier two-way forwards.

Toews also starred for Canada on the international stage, winning Olympic gold twice in 2010 and 2014, the World Cup in 2016, a world championship in 2007 and consecutive world junior titles in 2006 and 2007.

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His final season allowed one of Manitoba’s most accomplished hockey players to complete a full-circle return home before stepping away from the game.


This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2026.

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