December 8, 2008

Jones Helps Avs Power Past Canucks

The following article featuring former Dartmouth standout David Jones appeared December 7 on the Colorado Avalanche Web site.


By Craig Stancher

In talking with Avalanche forward David Jones, he believes his skating and willingness to go hard toward the goal are two of the biggest attributes he possesses. His coaches have said much the same since the Dartmouth product earned his first call-up to the big club a season ago.

Earlier this season, when Jones was having some trouble finding the back of the net, Avalanche head coach Tony Granato and his staff continued to tell Jones that if he took the puck to the crease, good things would eventually happen.

“That’s my biggest asset; driving wide and taking the puck to the net,” said Jones. “The coaches have been telling me they like how hard I skate and that I’m doing exactly what I should be.”

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