Jonathan Zion (ice hockey)
Quick Facts
Biography
Jonathan Zion (born May 21, 1981 in Nepean, Ontario) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing with the Allen Americans in the Central Hockey League (CHL).
Playing career
Jon played junior hockey with the Ottawa 67's of the OHL from 1997-2002 and was a member of the 1999 Memorial Cup Champions. He was drafted in the fourth round, 110th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
He has had played in the AHL teams Cincinnati Mighty Ducks, Portland Pirates, Manchester Monarchs, Syracuse Crunch, Utah Grizzlies and Iowa Stars and the ECHL teams Richmond Renegades, Reading Royals, Greenville Grrrowl and Idaho Steelheads. He has also represented several European teams in recent years including British Elite Ice Hockey League team the Sheffield Steelers during the 2009-10 season and rivals the Nottingham Panthers.
Zion joined the Allen Americans midway through the 2013-14 season, helping them claim their second Ray Miron Cup championship.