Jonas Siegenthaler

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Jonas Siegenthaler
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Siegenthaler with the New Jersey Devils in 2023
Born (1997-05-06) 6 May 1997 (age 27)
Zürich, Switzerland
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams
New Jersey Devils
ZSC Lions
Washington Capitals
National teamFlag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
NHL draft 57th overall, 2015
Washington Capitals
Playing career 2013present

Jonas Siegenthaler (born 6 May 1997) is a Swiss professional ice hockey defenceman for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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Playing career

Siegenthaler made his National League A debut playing with ZSC Lions during the 2013–14 season. [1] He was rated as a top prospect, projected as a possible first round selection in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, and was selected 57th overall by the Washington Capitals. [2]

On 30 July 2015, Siegenthaler was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Capitals. Siegenthaler remained with the ZSC Lions on loan for the 2015–16 season in order to further develop. [3] In 40 games with the Lions, Siegenthaler contributed 8 points from the blueline before the team suffered a first-round defeat in the postseason. On 16 March 2016, with the Lions season and his loan period at an end, he was reassigned to the Capitals AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears. [4]

He also spent the 2016–17 season with the ZSC Lions. After being knocked out with the Lions in the NLA quarterfinals, he returned to the Hershey Bears in mid-March 2017. [5]

Siegenthaler with the Washington Capitals in 2018 Jonas Siegenthaler 2018-12-19 1.jpg
Siegenthaler with the Washington Capitals in 2018

The Capitals recalled Siegenthaler from Hershey on 8 November 2018, to play against the Columbus Blue Jackets the next night at home in his first NHL game. [6] Veteran Capitals defencemen Brooks Orpik (injured reserve) and John Carlson (day-to-day) were both unavailable to play. [7] Siegenthaler scored his first NHL point on 14 December 2018 in a 6–5 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, gaining the primary assist on a goal by Alexander Ovechkin. [8]

During the 2020–21 season, while approaching the NHL trade deadline, Siegenthaler was traded by the Capitals to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a conditional third-round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft on 11 April 2021. [9] On 9 July 2021, Siegenthaler signed a two-year, $2.25 million contract extension to remain with the Devils. [10] On 26 July 2022, the Devils and Siegenthaler agreed to a five-year, $17 million contract extension. [11]

On 6 January 2024, Siegenthaler suffered a broken foot while blocking a shot against the Vancouver Canucks. [12] Siegenthaler was removed from the injured reserve on 20 February. [13] On 11 March, he was elbowed by New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe, causing him to leave the game early. Rempe was suspended four games for the hit. [14] On 13 March, it was announced that he was diagnosed with a concussion and will be out for an extended period of time. [15]

Personal life

Siegenthaler's father is from Switzerland, while his mother is from Thailand. [16] He is the first known NHL player of Thai descent. [17]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
Men's ice hockey
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Czech Republic

Siegenthaler competed with Switzerland under-18 team at the IIHF World U18 Championships in 2013, 2014 and 2015. His outstanding play was recognized when he was named to the 2015 U18 WJC All-Star Team. He was also selected to participate at the 2014 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.[ citation needed ]

He was chosen to skate, as a 17-year-old, with the Swiss junior squad at the 2015 World Junior Championships. [18]

Siegenthaler played his last WJC for Switzerland in 2017 where he tallied six points in five games and was Switzerland's most used player with over 25 minutes of ice-time per game.[ citation needed ]

He represented Switzerland at the 2024 IIHF World Championship and won a silver medal. [19]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2013–14 GCK Lions NLB 4026824
2013–14 ZSC Lions NLA 60002
2014–15 GCK LionsNLB1017810
2014–15 ZSC LionsNLA4103339180224
2015–16 ZSC LionsNLA403582840002
2015–16 Hershey Bears AHL 60118
2016–17 ZSC LionsNLA281671660008
2016–17 Hershey BearsAHL7000250002
2017–18 Hershey BearsAHL75661261
2018–19 Hershey BearsAHL3424630
2018–19 Washington Capitals NHL 260441040002
2019–20 Washington CapitalsNHL642794370000
2020–21 Washington CapitalsNHL70002
2020–21 New Jersey Devils NHL80002
2021–22 New Jersey DevilsNHL701131442
2022–23 New Jersey DevilsNHL804172144111238
2023–24 New Jersey DevilsNHL5718920
NLA totals11541418852802214
NHL totals312849571632212310

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2013 Switzerland U18 6th50008
2013 Switzerland IH18 6th40002
2014 SwitzerlandU187th50112
2015 SwitzerlandU184th704420
2015 Switzerland WJC 9th60118
2016 SwitzerlandWJC9th60116
2017 SwitzerlandWJC7th51562
2021 Switzerland WC 6th70116
2022 SwitzerlandWC5th81454
2024 SwitzerlandWCSilver medal icon.svg90444
Junior totals381121348
Senior totals24191014

Awards and honours

AwardYearRef
International
WJC18 All-Star Team 2015 [20]

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