Matt Jones (ice hockey b. 1983)

Matt Jones
Born	August 8, 1983 (1983-08-08) (age 28) Downers Grove, IL, USA
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	free agent Toronto Maple Leafs Phoenix Coyotes
NHL Draft	80th overall, 2002 Phoenix Coyotes
Playing career	2005–present

Matt S. Jones (born August 8, 1983 in Downers Grove, Illinois) is a professional ice hockey player who is currently a free agent.

Playing career

Jones was selected 80th overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the Phoenix Coyotes. He played four seasons at the University of North Dakota and helped lead his team to the 2005 NCAA Frozen Four championship game as an assistant captain.

Jones made his professional debut in the 2005–06 season with the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL. Jones made his NHL debut in the same year, playing in 16 games with the Coyotes.

On March 3, 2010, Jones was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs along with a 4th-round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft and a 7th-round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft for Lee Stempniak.

Awards and achievements

• 2003–04 WCHA Second All-Star Team
• 2003–04 WCHA All-Tournament Team
• 2004–05 WCHA Third All-Star Team

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1999–00	Green Bay Gamblers	USHL		54	1	4	5	59		13	0	0	0	2
2000–01	Green Bay Gamblers	USHL		52	3	10	13	58		4	0	0	0	2
2001–02	U. of North Dakota	WCHA		37	2	5	7	20		—	—	—	—	—
2002–03	U. of North Dakota	WCHA		39	1	6	7	26		—	—	—	—	—
2003–04	U. of North Dakota	WCHA		41	7	14	21	40		—	—	—	—	—
2004–05	U. of North Dakota	WCHA		43	6	10	16	66		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	San Antonio Rampage	AHL		59	2	11	13	46		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	Phoenix Coyotes	NHL		16	0	2	2	14		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	San Antonio Rampage	AHL		24	0	2	2	23		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	Phoenix Coyotes	NHL		45	1	6	7	39		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Phoenix Coyotes	NHL		45	0	2	2	10		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	San Antonio Rampage	AHL		5	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	San Antonio Rampage	AHL		58	2	4	6	40		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				106	1	10	11	63		—	—	—	—	—

References

External links

• Matt Jones's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database

Persondata
Name	Jones, Matt
Alternative names
Short description	American ice hockey player
Date of birth	August 8, 1983
Place of birth	Downers Grove, IL, USA
Date of death
Place of death