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

Ty Jones
Born (1979-02-22) February 22, 1979 (age 45)
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

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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

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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

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Regular season and playoffs

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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

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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
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Chicago Blackhawks first round draft pick
1997
Succeeded by