Jonathan Mercier

Jonathan Mercier (born February 18, 1986) is a Swiss professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing with Genève-Servette HC of the National League (NL).

Jonathan Mercier
Born (1986-02-18) February 18, 1986
Geneva, Switzerland
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Defenseman
Shoots Left
NL team Genève-Servette HC
Playing career 2004present

Playing career

Mercier made his National League debut playing with Genève-Servette HC during the 2003–04 NL season.

On January 20, 2014, Mercier was signed to a three-year contract extension by Genève-Servette.[1] Mercier won the 2014 and 2015 Spengler Cup with Geneva.

On May 17, 2016, Mercier agreed to a two-year contract extension with Geneva.[2] During the 2016–17 season, Mercier played his 542nd regular season game with Geneva in the NL, becoming the all-time leader in term of games played for Genève-Servette.

On December 28, 2018, Mercier signed an early two-year contract extension with the team through the 2020/21 season.[3]

International play

Mercier was named to Switzerland's under-18 team for the 2004 IIHF World U18 Championship Division I in Austria. He scored 1 goal to help Switzerland win the tournament and earn a promotion to the top division for the 2005 edition.

Mercier played 4 exhibition games with Switzerland men's team, never participating in any World Championships nor Olympic Games.

Personal life

His father Alain Mercier also played professional hockey with Genève-Servette HC from 1985 to 1991. He appeared in 98 Swiss League games and was also a defenseman.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2003–04 Genève-Servette HC NLA 30000
2004–05 Genève-Servette HC NLA 443368 40002
2005–06 Genève-Servette HC NLA 311121324
2005–06 HC Martigny NLB 101018
2006–07 Genève-Servette HC NLA 40581330 51016
2006–07 EHC Visp NLB 10002
2007–08 Genève-Servette HC NLA 483121540 1622414
2008–09 Genève-Servette HC NLA 4204446 40004
2009–10 Genève-Servette HC NLA 504121671 2011222
2010–11 Genève-Servette HC NLA 4915620 60002
2011–12 Genève-Servette HC NLA 45571230
2012–13 Genève-Servette HC NLA 49381128 70116
2013–14 Genève-Servette HC NLA 40821026 120332
2014–15 Genève-Servette HC NLA 406111714 121124
2015–16 Genève-Servette HC NLA 412111316 90118
2016–17 Genève-Servette HC NLA 3925746 40002
2017–18 Genève-Servette HC NL 2012320
2018–19 Genève-Servette HC NL 46591416 60224
NL totals 627 49 101 150 435 105 5 11 16 76

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2004 Switzerland WJC18-D1 11th 5 1 0 1 4
Junior totals 5 1 0 1 4
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References

  1. "Jonathan Mercier reste Grenat jusqu'en 2017". gshc.ch (in French). January 20, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  2. "Jonathan Mercier toujours fidèle". gshc.ch (in French). May 17, 2016. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  3. "Jonathan Mercier fidèle au poste". gshc.ch (in French). December 28, 2018. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
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