Word: jonesism
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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"Elliot is a checker, and Kevin Hampe has a great block into the boards. But I tend to give more room to the shooter and make sure I'm always blocking the shot on net," Jones said.
Jones' style on the ice reflects his mild personality. "I'm probably the quietest guy on the team," he said. "I never say much in the locker room, but it doesn't take yelling and screaming to get me psyched up."
Cooney Weiland is a reserved coach, and Jones feels their personalities have matched well. "Cooney is restrained with people who don't know him well." Jones said. "He doesn't get us yelling in the locker room because he wants us to do it out on the ice when we...
Jones' reserved play has kept him near the bottom in team penalty minutes. "It helps not to have a reputation as a hitter. I've found this year that I could get away with quite a few hooks because the referees weren't looking for me."
Reflecting on the victory over B.U., Jones emphasized the importance of the back checking from the forwards. "When our line covers the wings, the defense can stay up at the blue line and throw a body check or force an off-sides on the center."