Sound Tigers Send Vipers Alumni Jones To East Coast Hockey League:

The American Hockey League Bridgeport Sound Tigers have sent former Vernon Vipers forward Kellen Jones to the East Coast Hockey League Worcester Railers.

Jones was entering his second season with the Sound Tigers after playing with three different teams during the 2015-16 season (Missouri Mavericks, Bakersfield Condors & Utica Comets). In 24 games this season with Worcester, Jones has (5-goals-8-assists-13-points).

After four years at Quinnipiac University, Kellen Jones signed his first pro contract with the American Hockey League (AHL) Oklahoma City Barons on April 3rd 2014.

Kellen Jones played four years in Vernon (2006-2010) playing in 154 regular season games with the Vipers collecting (39-goals-134-assists-173-points). Jones is also the all-time franchise assists leader (regular season & playoffs) with 150. Jones was drafted in Round 7 of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft #202 overall by the Edmonton Oilers.

Kellen Jones Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=38013

This was posted on the CTpost.com

By Michael Fornabaio

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Bridgeport sent forward Kellen Jones to Worcester (ECHL), leaving 16 forwards in camp.