April 2, 2008

 Highlights/Thank You Video

OXFORD, OHIO - Miami University's senior captain Ryan Jones has been named one of the three finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, given to the top player in NCAA Division I college hockey.

Jones captained the RedHawks to a school-record 33 victories during the 2007-08 campaign. He finished the season with 31 goals, giving him 90 for his career and placing him second on the school's all-time scoring list. Jones also finished his collegiate career with 21 game-winning goals, tying him with two other players for the second-most game-winners in Division I history.

Head coach Enrico Blasi praised Jones and his many accomplishments at Miami.

"Being named as one of the three finalists for the Hobey Baker Award is a great honor for Ryan Jones, the team, and our entire athletic program," said Blasi. "By the way he battled and performed on the ice, and by the impact he made in our community, Ryan represented Miami University as well as any individual we've ever had. We're extremely proud of him."

This year's Hobey Baker Award winner will be announced Friday, April 11, 2008 from Pepsi Center in Denver, Colo., during the NCAA Frozen Four. The announcement will be aired live on ESPNU at 5:30 pm MT.

Visit hobeybaker.com for more information on the Hobey Baker Memorial Award.

In addition to achievement regarding Hobey Baker Award, Minnesota Wild President and General Manager Doug Risebrough today announced the National Hockey League club has signed Jones to a multi-year contract.

Jones was selected by Minnesota in the fourth round (111th overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He will be assigned to the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League and will wear sweater #10 with the Aeros. As per club policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed.