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Keith Jones (born November 8, 1968) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He was formerly a hockey studio analyst for NBC/NBCSN. He currently works as the lead color commentator for Philadelphia Flyers games on NBC Sports Philadelphia, and the lead "Inside-the-Glass" reporter on TNT. In 491 NHL games, Jones produced a total of 258 points between 1992 and 2000.

Keith Jones
Jones at the 2017 Stanley Cup final
Born	(1968-11-08) November 8, 1968 (age 53) Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position	Right Wing
Shot	Left
Played for	Washington Capitals Colorado Avalanche Philadelphia Flyers
NHL Draft	141st overall, 1988 Washington Capitals
Playing career	1992–2000

Minor Hockey

Keith grew up in the small town of Paris, Ontario - just outside of Brantford - hometown of Wayne Gretzky. He played minor hockey for the Paris Wolfpack of the OMHA until Midget before two seasons playing Jr.C. for the Paris Mounties (OHA) at age 17 and 18.

It is believed that Jones is the only player to play Jr.C. level hockey in Ontario at age 18 and eventually crack the National Hockey League. Two others, Hunter Drew (Anaheim) and Ryan Jones (no relation - Edmonton) played Jr.C. at 17 and eventually cracked the NHL. Jones played Midget at 16, Jr.C. at 17 and 18 and then Jr.B. at age 19.

At age 19 he moved up to the Niagara Falls Canucks of the Golden Horseshoe Jr.B. hockey league. It was in Niagara Falls that he secured a hockey scholarship to Western Michigan in 1988.

Playing career

Jones was drafted in the seventh round, 141st overall, of the 1988 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals. He played his college hockey at Western Michigan University, and professionally for the Capitals, Colorado Avalanche and Philadelphia Flyers. He played in 491 NHL games, scoring 117 goals and assisting on 141 others for a total of 258 points.

Sportscasting career

Beginning with the 2005–2006 NHL season, Jones has worked as an in-studio TV analyst alongside host Bill Clement and analyst Brian Engblom for The NHL on NBC (formerly The NHL on Versus) later host Liam McHugh, Mike Milbury, and Patrick Sharp. In addition to his duties at NBC/NBCSN, Jones also works for NBC Sports Philadelphia as a color commentator and analyst for the Flyers.

In fall 2021, Jones joined TNT/TBS as the lead "Inside-the-Glass" reporter joining the lead broadcast team of Kenny Albert and Eddie Olczyk.[1][2][3]

In addition, he co-hosts a sports talk show on 94 WIP Monday through Friday mornings, and he appears frequently on TSN as an NHL analyst. In 2007, Jones, along with ESPN SportsCenter anchorman John Buccigross, wrote his autobiography Jonesy: Put Your Head Down and Skate. Along with a foreword by Ray Bourque, the book recounts many of the stories that Jones witnessed throughout his career.

Jones is a resident of Shamong Township, New Jersey.[4]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1985–86	Paris Mounties	NDJCHL		30	26	13	39	61		—	—	—	—	—
1986–87	Paris Mounties	NDJCHL		30	39	38	77	136		—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	Niagara Falls Canucks	GHL		40	50	80	130	113		—	—	—	—	—
1988–89	Western Michigan University	CCHA		37	9	12	21	65		—	—	—	—	—
1989–90	Western Michigan University	CCHA		40	19	18	37	82		—	—	—	—	—
1990–91	Western Michigan University	CCHA		41	30	19	49	106		—	—	—	—	—
1991–92	Western Michigan University	CCHA		35	25	31	56	77		—	—	—	—	—
1991–92	Baltimore Skipjacks	AHL		6	2	4	6	0		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	Baltimore Skipjacks	AHL		8	7	3	10	4		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	Washington Capitals	NHL		71	12	14	26	124		6	0	0	0	10
1993–94	Portland Pirates	AHL		6	5	7	12	4		—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	Washington Capitals	NHL		68	16	19	35	149		11	0	1	1	36
1994–95	Washington Capitals	NHL		40	14	6	20	65		7	4	4	8	22
1995–96	Washington Capitals	NHL		68	18	23	41	103		2	0	0	0	7
1996–97	Washington Capitals	NHL		11	2	3	5	13		—	—	—	—	—
1996–97	Colorado Avalanche	NHL		67	23	20	43	105		6	3	3	6	4
1997–98	Hershey Bears	AHL		4	2	1	3	2		—	—	—	—	—
1997–98	Colorado Avalanche	NHL		23	3	7	10	22		7	0	0	0	13
1998–99	Colorado Avalanche	NHL		12	2	2	4	20		—	—	—	—	—
1998–99	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		66	18	31	49	78		6	2	1	3	14
1999–2000	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		57	9	16	25	82		18	3	3	6	14
2000–01	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		8	0	0	0	4		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				491	117	141	258	765		63	12	12	24	120

Awards and honours

Award	Year
All-CCHA First Team	1991–92

References

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

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