Stan Jonathan

Former Pro NHL player Stan Jonathan © Woodland Cultural Centre

There are many Aboriginal athletes that have gone on to play in the NHL. Stan "Bulldog" Jonathan was drafted into the NHL by the Boston Bruins in the 5^th round of the 1975 draft. Jonathan was well known for his physical play and still remains one of coach Don Cherry's favorite players. Stan scored his first regular season Hat Trick against the Rockies in their second visit into Boston under the coaching of Don Cherry. Stan lead the NHL in shooting accuracy in his rookie year, and once recorded 15 points in 6 games for the Bruins. Stan's Hat Trick at the Garden lead the Bruins to a 5-2 victory over the Canadiens forcing the memorable game 7 in the 1979 semi-final. He also knocked out the much bigger Pierre Bouchard in the Playoffs.

Dr. Oronhyatekha

Dr. Oronhyatekha with rifle in hand. © Woodland Cultural Centre

Dr. Oronhyatekha was well known for his achievements as the Supreme Chief Ranger of the Independent Order of Foresters, an international fraternal life insurance company. Originally from Six Nations, he later married and moved to the Tyendinaga reserve. Oronhyatekha received his Medical Degree from the University of Toronto.

He was also a very accurate marksman. Oronhyatekha was a member of the first Canadian Wimbledon team. He walked away from the Wimbledon shoots in England with nine medals.

While with the army, he also won the Ensign Cooks Cup on June 6th 1865. Oronhyatekha proved his worth in many fields, and marksmanship was only one area in which he excelled.

Dr. Oronhyateka won nine medals at the Wimbledon Shoots in England. © Woodland Cultural Centre	Oronhyatekha won the "Cooks Cup" shooting trophy on June 6th 1865. © Woodland Cultural Centre Photo by: Mark Barrowcliffe