Flames Acquire Blair Jones

Published on January 6, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


Calgary, AB - The Calgary Flames announced today the acquisition of centreman Blair Jones from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for defenseman Brendan Mikkelson.

"Blair is a player that both Brent Sutter and I are familiar with," stated Flames General Manager Jay Feaster. "He is a good sized centerman and someone we feel will fit in well here with our organization."

Jones, a native of Central Butte, Saskatchewan, has played 22 games for the Lightning this season scoring two goals and two assists for four points and 10 penalty minutes. He also has a pair of goals and two assists in five games for the Norfolk Admirals this season.

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Abbotsford Heat forward Krys Kolanos will be the player to watch heading into this weekend, as the centre recorded an impressive 7 points (5 goals, 2 assists) in two games against the Griffins earlier this season.

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