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Jonathan Earl Cheechoo (born July 15, 1980 in Moose Factory, Ontario) is a professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. Cheechoo is the first member of the Cree Nation to play in the NHL.
Cheechoo was drafted 29th overall by the Sharks in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. He scored one of the most exciting Sharks goals ever in a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on April 24, 2004. Sharks defenseman Brad Stuart carried the puck into the Colorado zone, all the way past the blue line. Stuart then shot a pass to Cheechoo, but the goal was behind him, making for an almost impossible shot. Cheechoo improvised; he let the puck go between his legs, stuck his stick between his legs and shot back at the goal, past Colorado goalie David Aebischer.
He has recorded three career hat tricks. His first was recorded on December 20, 2005 during a 4-2 victory against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. The second was recorded on January 5, 2006 in a 6-3 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. His third and most recent occurred on February 1, 2006, once again against the Mighty Ducks. Cheechoo now holds the Sharks record for the most hat tricks in one season. Most of Checchoo's success this season can be attributed to the Sharks acquisition of superstar Joe Thornton. Before the trade Cheechoo had only (7-8-15) in 24 games, while in the 32 games since the trade, Cheechoo has had (27-14-41). (Goals-Assists-Points)