July 12, 2008

Feature: Jones to Find Fresh Burden with Avalanche

The following article featuring former Dartmouth standout David Jones appeared in the July 11 issue of the Rocky Mountain News.

By Rick Sadowski
Rocky Mountain News

Expectations for T.J. Hensick and David Jones will be considerably higher when Avalanche training camp opens in two months than they were a year ago.

For one thing, having gotten a taste of life in the NHL as rookies, the former collegiate stars won't be intimidated while sitting beside veterans they grew up idolizing.

Jones, one of 29 players participating in the Avalanche's annual weeklong development camp at Family Sports Center, said Friday he was tempted to ask Joe Sakic for his autograph shortly after arriving in Denver last year.

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