Jonathan Bernier (born August 7, 1988 in Laval, Quebec) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League (AHL). He was drafted in the first round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, 11th overall, by the Los Angeles Kings.
Jonathan is the younger brother of Marc-André Bernier, a draft choice of the Vancouver Canucks who now plays with the ECHL's Victoria Salmon Kings.
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Jonathan Bernier (born August 7, 1988 in Laval, Quebec) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League (AHL). He was drafted in the first round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, 11th overall, by the Los Angeles Kings.
Jonathan is the younger brother of Marc-André Bernier, a draft choice of the Vancouver Canucks who now plays with the ECHL's Victoria Salmon Kings.
Jonathan represented Canada at the 2006 World Under-18s in April, which were held in Sweden. He was invited to the 2007 Canadian World Junior selection camp but lost out to Montreal Canadiens prospect Carey Price and Calgary Flames prospect Leland Irving.
Along with Steve Mason, Bernier was chosen as one of Canada's goalies for the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Jonathan won the 2006–07 Guy Lafleur Trophy as Most Valuable Player of the QMJHL Playoffs.
On September 29, 2007, Bernier was given the starting role for the Kings in their 2007–08...
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