January 21, 2008

Jones Reflects on First NHL Point

The following article on former Dartmouth forward David Jones appeared January 21 on the Colorado Avalanche Web site.

By Craig Stancher

Playing in just his third NHL contest, and first since being recalled from the Lake Erie Monsters on Saturday, rookie David Jones notched his first NHL point when he assisted on Ben Guite's second-period tally in Sunday's victory.

The goal was initially credited to Jones, who split a pair of Columbus defensemen before putting a shot on net, the rebound of which was knocked home by Guite.

"Lappy had the puck near the blue line and it jumped off a couple of guys' sticks," said Jones. "Their ‘D' had kind of backed up a little bit and I managed to pick it up and put a shot on net. I don't know if it went off Guite's knee or what, but he was banging away at it and managed to get it in."

So what was the bigger thrill for Jones: Notching his first NHL point or putting on an Avalanche sweater for the first time last month against the New York Rangers?

"I think playing my first game was a big milestone," said Jones. "Obviously the first goal will be another one. I'm just happy to contribute and thought I played a solid game."

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