Manchester's Martin Jones Named CCM/AHL Player of the Week
Published on October 14, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL) News Release
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... The American Hockey League announced today that Manchester Monarchs goaltender Martin Jones has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Oct. 13, 2013.
Jones won three consecutive starts - all on the road - last week, making 87 saves on 91 shots (3-0-0, 1.27, .956) to propel the Monarchs to the top of the Eastern Conference.
On Wednesday night in Lewiston, Jones stopped 25 of 27 shots and four of five shootout attempts in Manchester's 3-2 win over Portland. On Friday, he made seven of his 24 saves during overtime to help the Monarchs to a 3-2 shootout victory at Providence. And on Saturday, Jones made 38 saves for his 11th career shutout, a 3-0 decision in Bridgeport.
Jones, 23, is 3-0-1 so far in 2013-14 with a 1.41 goals-against average and a .951 save percentage in four starts for the Monarchs. The fourth-year pro from North Vancouver, B.C., shows a career record of 71-54-8 (2.44, .921) in 140 AHL appearances, all with Manchester.
In recognition of his achievement, Jones will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Monarchs home game.
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