By: Agrani Tiwari
Jonathan Curti began his hockey journey at just five years old, inspired by Canada’s deep-rooted hockey culture. Growing up in Vaughan, just north of Toronto, his initial exposure came from his dad, who introduced him to the sport. Since then, Curti has played for teams like the Vaughan Rangers and the Greater Toronto Capitals in the GTHL before joining the Ottawa West Golden Knights two seasons ago.
Now a criminology major at the University of Ottawa, Curti credits a former Toronto coach as a significant influence on his playing style, which he describes as physical and quick, focusing on puck movement and intensity on the ice. As a forward, Curti loves being in the offensive zone, aiming for scoring opportunities. His primary focus for improvement? Speed and quickness on the ice.
Curti’s proudest moment so far is winning his high school championship with Holy Cross Hawks, and despite some setbacks—including a knee injury about eight years ago—he has remained resilient. This season, his goal is to win a championship with the Golden Knights.
Off the ice, Curti enjoys hanging out with his teammates, playing video games, and handling his university workload. Although he has no strict game-day rituals, he likes arriving at the rink early. His favorite team is the Anaheim Ducks, and he admires Alexander Ovechkin for his powerful, points-driven play.
When asked about his future, Curti isn’t sure if he’ll pursue hockey or a professional path, but he’s fully invested in making the most of his time with the Golden Knights and their close-knit team dynamic.
