Most players that make Team Canada for the Olympics in men’s hockey are incredibly well known and have made a name for themselves.

One of them, though, has a name that is actually more associated with a different NHL player. That’s Devon Toews, whose last name also belonged to Blackhawks great Jonathan Toews.

Devon Toews is a defenseman from the Colorado Avalanche who has played huge minutes in these Olympics for Canada and is trying to help the Canadians to a gold medal.

But for those who don’t know the whole scoop on the Toews last name, here it is.

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Is Devon Toews related to Jonathan Toews?

Devon Toews and Jonathan Toews are not related.

Yes, they share a last name.

Yes, they are both Canadian.

But no, they aren’t realted.

Devon was born in Abbotsford, British Columbia.

Jonathan was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Does Jonathan Toews have a brother?

Yes, Jonathan Toews has a brother. It’s just not Devon Toews.

Jonathan’s brother is named David. He was a New York Islanders draft pick in 2008.

The only Toews playing for Canada at these Olympics, though, is Devon, the sturdy and reliable defenseman.

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