Jonathan Sigalet

Infobox Ice Hockey Player
team = Columbus Blue Jackets
former_teams = Boston Bruins
prospect_team = Syracuse
prospect_league = AHL
league = NHL
position = Defence
Shoots = Left
height_ft = 6
height_in = 1
weight_lb = 198
nationality = CAN
birth_date = Birth date and age|1986|2|12|mf=y
birth_place = Vancouver, BC
draft = 100th overall
draft_year = 2005
draft_team = Boston Bruins
career_start = 2005

Jonathan Sigalet (born February 12, 1986 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He played college hockey for the Falcons of Bowling Green State University. He was drafted by the the NHL's Boston Bruins in 2005 and is currently a part of the Columbus Blue Jackets system.

Playing career

almon Arm Silverbacks (2002-2003)

Sigalet's career began with the BCHL's Salmon Arm Silverbacks in 2002. During his season with the team, he received numerous awards, including being named to the BCHL First-Team All-Star and All-Rookie teams, as well as being named "Top Defenceman" by the team. [cite web | url=http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-hockey/mtt/sigalet_jonathan00.html | title=Player Bio: Jonathan Sigalet | publisher=Bowling Green State University | accessdate=2008-05-29] [cite web | url=http://www.sasilverbacks.com/leagues/custom_page.cfm?clientid=3445&leagueid=9222&pageid=1212 | title=Salmon Arm Silverbacks Hockey Club: 02/03 Regular Season | publisher=Salmon Arm Silverbacks | accessdate=2008-05-29]

Bowling Green Falcons (2003-2005)

Following his season in the BCHL, Sigalet joined the Bowling Green Falcons for the 2003-2004 season, joining his brother, goaltender Jordan Sigalet. Following a three-point night against Findlay on December 12, Sigalet was named CCHA Rookie of the Week on December 14, 2003. [cite web | url=http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/121503aaa.html | title=Jonathan Sigalet Named Rookie of the Week | publisher=Bowling Green State University | accessdate=2008-05-29] He concluded his freshman season with 3 goals, 12 assists and 26 penalty minutes, earning him an Honorable Mention for the CCHA All-Rookie Team. [cite web | url=http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/030804aaa.html | title=BGSU's Jonathan Sigalet Named CCHA All-Rookie Honorable Mention | publisher=Bowling Green State University | accessdate=2008-05-29]

During his sophomore season, Sigalet recorded 3 goals, 13 assists and 36 penalty minutes. In March 2005 he was named to the CCHA Scholar-Athlete Team for a GPA of 3.87 in Health Science. [cite web | url=http://ccha.cstv.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/030905aaq.html | title=CCHA Teams announce scholar-athlete of the Year | publisher=CCHA | accessdate=2008-05-29]

Providence Bruins (2005-2008)

Sigalet was Boston's fourth pick (100th overall) in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. He officially signed with the Boston Bruins on August 15, 2005, foregoing his final two years of college eligibility and joining his brother in Boston's system. Jonathan played three seasons with the Bruins' minor league team, the Providence Bruins.

In his rookie season with Providence, Jonathan was the team's leading scorer among defensemen with 9 goals and 27 assists. He added 2 more goals and another assist in the playoffs. Following the season he was awarded, along with David Lundbohm, Providence’s Community Service Award. [cite web | url=http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=593 | title=Jonathan Sigalet | publisher=AHL.com | accessdate=2008-05-29] He was also named the team's recipient of the American Specialty/AHL Man of the Year Award for 2005-2006, in honor of his community service efforts. [cite web | url=http://www.providencebruins.com/press_releases/index.php?id=452 | title=Sigalet, P-Bruins Man of the Year | accessdate=2008-05-29]

Boston Bruins (2007)

Jonathan played his first NHL game on January 9, 2007 with the Boston Bruins in a 5–2 loss against the Ottawa Senators. He registered one shot, no points, four penalty minutes and a minus-two plus/minus rating. [cite web | url=http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=Boxscore&gameNumber=640&season=20062007&gameType=2 | title=Scores: Boston vs. Ottawa | publisher=NHL.com | accessdate=2008-05-29]

Columbus Blue Jackets (2008-present)

On May 28, 2008 the Columbus Blue Jackets acquired the rights to Sigalet in a trade with the Bruins in exchange for the rights to forward Matt Marquardt. [cite web | url=http://www.syracusecrunch.com/News/Detail/2032 | title=Columbus Acquires Defenseman Jonathan Sigalet from Boston in Exchange for Rights to Left Wing Matt Marquardt | publisher=Syracuse Crunch | accessdate=2008-05-29]

Awards

*BCHL All-Rookie Team (2003)
*BCHL First-Team All-Star (2003)
*Salmon Arm Silverbacks Top defenceman (2003)
*CCHA All-Rookie Team Honorable Mention (2004)
*CCHA Rookie of the Week (December 14, 2003)
*CCHA Scholar-Athlete Team (2005)
*Providence Bruins Community Service Award Co-Winner (2006)
*Providence Bruins American Specialty/AHL Man of the Year Recipient (2006)

Career statistics

References

External links

*hockeydb|78330