Playing career

Jones was drafted in the seventh round, 141st overall, of the 1988 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals. He played his college hockey at Western Michigan University, and professionally for the Capitals, Colorado Avalanche and Philadelphia Flyers. He played in 491 NHL games, scoring 117 goals and assisting on 141 others for a total of 258 points.

Sportscasting career

Beginning with the 2005-2006 NHL season, Jones has worked as an in-studio TV analyst alongside Bill Clement for The NHL on NBC (formerly The NHL on Versus). In addition to his duties at NBCSN, Jones also works for Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia as a color commentator and analyst for the Flyers.

In addition, he co-hosts a sports talk show with Al Morganti, Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes on 94 WIP Monday through Friday mornings, and he appears frequently on TSN as an NHL analyst. In 2007, Jones, along with ESPN SportsCenter anchorman John Buccigross, wrote his autobiography Jonesy: Put Your Head Down and Skate. Along with a foreword by Ray Bourque, the book recounts many of the stories that Jones witnessed throughout his career.

Jones has been a resident of Shamong Township, New Jersey.

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1988-89	Western Michigan	CCHA		37	9	12	21	65		—	—	—	—	—
1989-90	Western Michigan	CCHA		40	19	18	37	82		—	—	—	—	—
1990-91	Western Michigan	CCHA		41	30	19	49	106		—	—	—	—	—
1991-92	Western Michigan	CCHA		35	25	31	56	77		—	—	—	—	—
1991-92	Baltimore Skipjacks	AHL		6	2	4	6	0		—	—	—	—	—
1992-93	Baltimore Skipjacks	AHL		8	7	3	10	4		—	—	—	—	—
1992-93	Washington Capitals	NHL		71	12	14	26	124		6	0	0	0	10
1993-94	Portland Pirates	AHL		6	5	7	12	4		—	—	—	—	—
1993-94	Washington Capitals	NHL		68	16	19	35	149		11	0	1	1	36
1994-95	Washington Capitals	NHL		40	14	6	20	65		7	4	4	8	22
1995-96	Washington Capitals	NHL		68	18	23	41	103		2	0	0	0	7
1996-97	Washington Capitals	NHL		11	2	3	5	13		—	—	—	—	—
1996-97	Colorado Avalanche	NHL		67	23	20	43	105		6	3	3	6	4
1997-98	Hershey Bears	AHL		4	2	1	3	2		—	—	—	—	—
1997-98	Colorado Avalanche	NHL		23	3	7	10	22		7	0	0	0	13
1998-99	Colorado Avalanche	NHL		12	2	2	4	20		—	—	—	—	—
1998-99	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		66	18	31	49	78		6	2	1	3	14
1999-00	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		57	9	16	25	82		18	3	3	6	14
2000-01	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		8	0	0	0	4		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				491	117	141	258	765		63	12	12	24	120

Awards and honours

Award	Year
All-CCHA First Team	1991-92

[ Source: Wikipedia ]