Career
He was drafted in the first round of the 1997 National Hockey League Entry Draft with the 16th overall pick by the Chicago Blackhawks. Jones was born in Richland, Washington, but grew up in Eagle River, Alaska. After playing four seasons in the Western Hockey League, with the Spokane Chiefs and Kamloops Blazers, he made his National Hockey League debut with the Blackhawks.
After appearing in eight games for the Blackhawks in the 1998-1999 season, Jones returned to the minor leagues.
He made one more appearance on an National Hockey League roster, playing in six games for the Florida Panthers in the 2003-2004 season. He was once considered the top prospect in the Chicago Blackhawks system and comparisons were being made between him and Keith Tkachuk.