The following article featuring former Clarkson standout Randy Jones appeared May 10 on the National Hockey League (NHL) Web site.

By Adam Kimelman
NHL.com

When Randy Jones arrived at Philadelphia Flyers training camp in September, nothing was assured for him.

The Flyers had re-tooled after the worst season in club history, and very few players had locked-in roster spots, especially among the defensemen. But Jones put together a strong training camp, had a career season, and has become a strong second-pairing defenseman for the Eastern Conference finalists.

"He's a young player who's really matured as a pro and he's having a strong playoff," Flyers coach John Stevens said. "We always thought he had good mobility. He has a good stick when he defends, he's a second-unit power-play guy, he's got good vision with the puck. He doesn't always show up on the stat sheet in terms of offensive production, but he's one of those guys who can make tape-to-tape passes that allow you to initiate attacks out of your own end."

Complete article can be accessed via the NHL Web site by clicking here.