About Ed Jovanovski
Born in Windsor, Ontario, Ed Jovanovski is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey
defenceman. He played with the Windsor Spitfires (OHL), before being drafted by the
Florida Panthers. During his rookie NHL season, he helped the Panthers advance to the
Stanley Cup Finals. After three-and-a-half seasons in Florida, Jovanovski was traded to the
Vancouver Canucks and was awarded the Babe Pratt Trophy as the team’s best
defenceman. In July 2006, Jovanovski signed with the Phoenix Coyotes.
Internationally, Jovanovski plays for the Canadian national team. A one-time Winter
Olympian, he won a gold medal at the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City. At the under-20 level,
he won gold at the 1995 World Junior Championship. He went on to play in four Men’s
World Championships, winning silver in 2005 and 2008. He also represented Canada at
the 2004 World Cup.
