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

Jonathan Mercier
Born (1986-02-18) February 18, 1986 (age 38)
Geneva, Switzerland
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Defenseman
Shot Left
Played for Genève-Servette HC
Playing career 2004–2022

Playing career

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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] On January 16, 2021, Mercier was suspended for 7 games and fined CHF 5,700 after he accidentally bumped into a referee in a game against HC Ambrì-Piotta on January 12, 2021.[4] Servette appealed the decision and both the suspension and the fine were eventually reduced to 3 games and CHF 2,520 on January 21, 2021.[5]

On April 6, 2021, Merci was signed to an early one-year contract extension by Servette through the 2021/22 season.[6]

Mercier retired from professional hockey following the 2021–22 season.

International play

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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

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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

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2003–04 Genève-Servette HC NLA 3 0 0 0 0
2004–05 Genève-Servette HC NLA 44 3 3 6 8 4 0 0 0 2
2005–06 Genève-Servette HC NLA 31 1 12 13 24
2005–06 HC Martigny NLB 10 1 0 1 8
2006–07 Genève-Servette HC NLA 40 5 8 13 30 5 1 0 1 6
2006–07 EHC Visp NLB 1 0 0 0 2
2007–08 Genève-Servette HC NLA 48 3 12 15 40 16 2 2 4 14
2008–09 Genève-Servette HC NLA 42 0 4 4 46 4 0 0 0 4
2009–10 Genève-Servette HC NLA 50 4 12 16 71 20 1 1 2 22
2010–11 Genève-Servette HC NLA 49 1 5 6 20 6 0 0 0 2
2011–12 Genève-Servette HC NLA 45 5 7 12 30
2012–13 Genève-Servette HC NLA 49 3 8 11 28 7 0 1 1 6
2013–14 Genève-Servette HC NLA 40 8 2 10 26 12 0 3 3 2
2014–15 Genève-Servette HC NLA 40 6 11 17 14 12 1 1 2 4
2015–16 Genève-Servette HC NLA 41 2 11 13 16 9 0 1 1 8
2016–17 Genève-Servette HC NLA 39 2 5 7 46 4 0 0 0 2
2017–18 Genève-Servette HC NL 20 1 2 3 20
2018–19 Genève-Servette HC NL 46 5 9 14 16 6 0 2 2 4
2019–20 Genève-Servette HC NL 37 3 10 13 14
2020–21 Genève-Servette HC NL 37 2 5 7 24
2021–22 Genève-Servette HC NL 4 0 0 0 0
NL totals 705 54 116 170 473 105 5 11 16 76

International

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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

References

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  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.
  4. ^ "GSHC's Jonathan Mercier issued seven-game suspension". swisshockeynews.ch. January 16, 2021. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  5. ^ "Appeal accepted - Suspension against GSHC's Mercier reduced". swisshockeynews.ch. January 21, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  6. ^ "Mercier, Winnik et Moy prolongent" (in Swiss French). gshc.ch. April 6, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
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