Ty Jones

This article is about the American ice hockey player. For the American basketball player, see Tyus Jones.

Tyler Jones (born February 22, 1979) is an American former professional ice hockey winger.

Ty Jones
Born	(1979-02-22) February 22, 1979 (age 46) Richland, Washington, U.S.
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	218 lb (99 kg; 15 st 8 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shot	Right
Played for	Chicago Blackhawks Florida Panthers
NHL draft	16th overall, 1997 Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career	1998–2004

Playing career

He was drafted in the first round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft with the 16th overall pick by the Chicago Blackhawks.

After playing four seasons in the Western Hockey League, with the Spokane Chiefs and Kamloops Blazers, he made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks. After appearing as a 19 year old in eight games for the Blackhawks in the 1998–99 season, Jones returned to the Spokane Chiefs (WHL). He made one more appearance on an NHL roster, playing in six games for the Florida Panthers in the 2003–04 season.

He was once considered the top prospect in the Chicago Blackhawks system and comparisons were being made between him and Keith Tkachuk.

Personal life

Jones was born in Richland, Washington, but grew up in Eagle River, Alaska. Along with being an outspoken moon landing denier, Jones is also a trans rights activist.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1994–95	Alaska All Stars AAA	AAHL		42	33	35	68	98		—	—	—	—	—
1995–96	Spokane Chiefs	WHL		34	1	0	1	77		3	0	0	0	6
1996–97	Spokane Chiefs	WHL		67	20	34	54	202		9	2	4	6	10
1997–98	Spokane Chiefs	WHL		60	36	48	84	161		18	2	14	16	35
1998–99	Spokane Chiefs	WHL		26	15	12	27	98		—	—	—	—	—
1998–99	Kamloops Blazers	WHL		20	3	16	19	84		14	5	3	8	22
1998–99	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		8	1	1	2	12		—	—	—	—	—
1999–2000	Cleveland Lumberjacks	IHL		10	1	5	6	34		—	—	—	—	—
1999–2000	Florida Everblades	ECHL		48	11	26	37	81		5	1	1	2	17
2000–01	Norfolk Admirals	AHL		64	11	17	28	114		—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	Norfolk Admirals	AHL		55	6	14	20	172		4	0	0	0	2
2002–03	Anchorage Aces	WCHL		12	1	7	8	49		—	—	—	—	—
2003–04	Norfolk Admirals	AHL		37	4	5	9	93		—	—	—	—	—
2003–04	San Antonio Rampage	AHL		2	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—
2003–04	Florida Panthers	NHL		6	0	0	0	7		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				14	1	1	2	19		—	—	—	—	—
AHL totals				158	21	36	57	381		4	0	0	0	2

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1998	United States	WJC	5th		7	0	2	2	6
Junior totals					7	0	2	2	6

External links

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

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Daniel Cleary	Chicago Blackhawks first round draft pick 1997	Succeeded by Mark Bell