Most players that make Team Canada for the Olympics in men’s hockey are incredibly well known and have made a name for themselves.
One of them, though, has a name that is actually more associated with a different NHL player. That’s Devon Toews, whose last name also belonged to Blackhawks great Jonathan Toews.
Devon Toews is a defenseman from the Colorado Avalanche who has played huge minutes in these Olympics for Canada and is trying to help the Canadians to a gold medal.
But for those who don’t know the whole scoop on the Toews last name, here it is.
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Is Devon Toews related to Jonathan Toews?
Devon Toews and Jonathan Toews are not related.
Yes, they share a last name.
Yes, they are both Canadian.
But no, they aren’t realted.
Devon was born in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
Jonathan was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Does Jonathan Toews have a brother?
Yes, Jonathan Toews has a brother. It’s just not Devon Toews.
Jonathan’s brother is named David. He was a New York Islanders draft pick in 2008.
The only Toews playing for Canada at these Olympics, though, is Devon, the sturdy and reliable defenseman.