Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Komets Sign Vipers Alumni Jones Twins:

The ECHL Fort Wayne Komets have signed former Vernon Vipers twins/forwards

Connor & Kellen Jones.

Here is the press release from the Fort Wayne Komets website,

Komets sign Jones brothers

The Jones brothers played last season in Sweden with Vasterviks IK, a professional hockey team from Vastervik Sweden that plays in the Swedish Ice Hockey League.

Connor Jones played four years at Quinnipiac University from 2010-2014 before signing his first professionl contract with the American Hockey League Oklahoma City Barons April 3rd 2014. Connor signed a one year-two way contract with the New York Islanders February 22nd 2017 & July 27th 2017. Connor made his NHL debut with the Islanders April 1st 2017 vs the Buffalo Sabres. 

Connor played in the ECHL & American Hockey League from 2014-2019 before playing hockey in Switzerland in 2019.

Connor played three years in Vernon from 2007-2010. In 163 games with the Vipers, Connor collected (80-goals-118-assists-198-points). Connor is listed 6th on Vernon Junior hockeys all-time points list with 198 points, is tied for 6th on Vernon Junior hockeys all-time goals list with 80 and 7th on Vernon Junior hockeys all-time assists list with 118.

Connor Jones Player Profile:

Connor Jones - Elite Prospects

Kellen Jones played four years at Quinnipiac University from 2010-2014 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Oklahoma City Barons April 3rd 2014. 

Kellen played in the ECHL & American Hockey League from 2014-2018 before playing hockey in Sweden in 2018. 

Kellen played three years in Vernon from 2007-2010. In 154 games with the Vipers, Kellen collected (39-goals-134-assists-173-points). Kellen is listed 13th on Vernon Junior hockeys all-time points list with 173 points and 4th on Vernon Junior hockeys all-time assists list with 134 assists. 

Kellen Jones Player Profile:

Kellen Jones - Elite Prospects

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2 comments:

  1. vipersdiehardfanOctober 27, 2021 at 11:06 PM

    Connor & Kellen Jones are the most exciting and entertaining players I have ever seen play for Vernon. These two kids played like grown men, were almost unstoppable, brought the crowd to their feet and helped the Vipers win back to back National Championships. There numbers and stats tell it all and these two should have their jerseys retired by the Vipers and hanging in the rafters of Kal Tire Place.

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  2. BINGOOctober 28, 2021 at 2:44 AM

    It would be nice to bring back the the Jones brothers ,Connor and Kellen to a special ceremony as the fans see both there jerseys raised to the ceiling. We could perhaps show some old film footage of the Jones boys in action to bring back some old memories. Maybe even present a trophy each for there contribution for bringing back national championships to Vernon. Come on Todd Millar and ownership get it together and do this. Go, VIPERS, Go.

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