October 2, 2008

Feature: Jones' Power on Display for Avalanche

The following article featuring former Dartmouth standout David Jones appeared in the October 2 issue of The Rocky Mountain News.

 

By Rick Sadowski
Rocky Mountain News

At 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, David Jones can resemble a miniature freight train rumbling down the wing when he is under a full head of steam.

It's a trait that impressed the Avalanche last season when the 24-year-old forward was summoned from the minors on three occasions and stuck for good after his final recall in mid-February.

Jones managed to score only two goals in 27 regular-season games, and he didn't score at all in 10 playoff contests, but he showed enough promise that management was willing to let veteran Andrew Brunette hit the free-agent market.

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