January 10, 2010

Kings Activate Jones

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings have activated former Clarkson defenseman Randy Jones from the injured reserve list, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced. Jones is expected to play tonight at STAPLES Center when the Kings host St. Louis at 7:30 p.m.

Jones, 28, suffered an upper body injury on December 15 at Edmonton and has missed the club’s last eight games. In 18 games this season with the Kings, Jones has 12 points (4-8=12) and 12 penalty minutes. The 6-2, 200-pound native of Quispamsis, New Brunswick, has also played in six games this season with the Adirondack Phantoms (AHL), recording one point (an assist) and six penalty minutes.