New Flyers signing Jones hopes to play key role

Defenceman Adam Jones has stepped up from the National Ice Hockey League to join Fife Flyers.

The Birmingham-born 24-year-old played for Basingstoke Bison last term and he joins the club only weeks after his brother Sam left to join Sheffield Steelers.

Adam developed his game in the Canadian college leagues and has played for Telford Tigers in the English Premier Ice Hockey League (EPL), and for Elite League sides Guildford Flames and the Belfast Giants.

He believes this is a great opportunity to play in Britain’s top league and develop his game.

“I hope to play a big role in the team,” he said.

“My time in Canada has really benefited my game.

“When we first moved there, we had an outdoor rink 100 yards from our house so we were out there every day after school.

“Kids here just don’t get the ice time.”

He revealed: “I spoke to my brother Sam about his time in Fife last year.

“He had his knee problem and the season didn’t go as well as the team would have liked, but he said a lot of good things about it.”

Flyers head coach Todd Dutiaume believes the newcomer will become a fans’ favourite.

He said: “Adam is a lead we have been chasing up since the end of last season and we are excited to welcome him to the club.

“Adam is a slightly different player to his brother, but has some similar attributes, skates well, moves the puck well and his first pass is good.

“We are pretty excited to replace an individual like Sam, who came in and was dynamic last year.

“We were keen to find a replacement and I think we have found one.”