Jimmy Jones (ice hockey)

Jimmy Jones
Jimmy Jones
Born	January 2, 1953 (age 72); Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position	Right Wing
Shot	Right
Played for	Toronto Maple Leafs ; Vancouver Blazers
NHL draft	31st overall, 1973; Boston Bruins
WHA draft	57th overall, 1973; Vancouver Blazers
Playing career	1973–1981

James Harrison Jones (born January 2, 1953) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs^[1]^[2] of the National Hockey League between 1977 and 1979. He also played for the Vancouver Blazers^[3] of the World Hockey Association between 1973 and 1975.

Playing career

Jones was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft, as well as the Vancouver Blazers in the 1973 WHA Amateur Draft. He began his professional career with the Blazers the following season. After playing parts of two seasons with the Blazers he signed a contract with the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans.

He played in the National Hockey League for the first time in 1977, after signing a contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 25. He played two seasons on the Maple Leafs' checking line with Jerry Butler and Pat Boutette.

He returned to the Americans in 1980, playing one final season before retiring in 1981.

^ "More Than Hockey: Four 1971-72 Alumni Reunite and Reflect at Game Against Firebirds". Peterborough Petes. October 17, 2017. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
^ "Canucks to face NHL governors". The Montreal Gazette. June 22, 1981. p. 25.
^ "Marlsboros hire Jones". The Windsor Star. June 22, 1981. p. 25.

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