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{{Short description|Canadian lacrosse player}}
{{for|the gospel singer|Mitchell Jones (singer)}}
{{Infobox lacrosse player
{{Infobox lacrosse player
| name=Mitchell Jones
| name=Mitchell Jones
| position = Forward
| position = Forward
| shoots = Right
| shoots = Left
| height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| height_in = 3
| weight_lb = 205
| weight_lb = 215
| nll_team = [[Buffalo Bandits]] (2014–''present'')
| nll_team = [[Philadelphia Wings (2018–present)|Philadelphia Wings]]
| league = [[Western Lacrosse Association|WLA]]
| league = [[Western Lacrosse Association|WLA]]
| team = [[New Westminster Salmonbellies]]
| team = [[New Westminster Salmonbellies]]
| former_teams =
| former_teams =
| nationality = Canada
| nationality = Canadian
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|12|12}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|12|12}}
| birth_place = [[Delta, British Columbia|Delta]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]
| birth_place = [[Vancouver, British Columbia|Delta]], [[British Columbia]], Canada
| nll_draft = 21st overall
| nll_draft = 21st overall
| nll_draft_year = [[National Lacrosse League Entry Draft#2012 NLL|2012]]
| nll_draft_year = [[National Lacrosse League Entry Draft#2012 NLL|2012]]
| nll_draft_team = [[Washington Stealth]]
| nll_draft_team = [[Washington Stealth]]
| former_nll_teams = [[Washington Stealth]]
| former_nll_teams = [[Vancouver Warriors]]<br />[[Washington Stealth]]<br />[[Buffalo Bandits]]
| career_start = [[2013 NLL season|2013]]
| career_start = [[2013 NLL season|2013]]
|medaltemplates={{MedalCountry|{{fb|CAN}}}}
{{MedalSport|Men's [[box lacrosse]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[World Lacrosse Box Championships]]}}
{{Medal|W|[[2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships|2024 Utica]]|}}
}}
}}
'''Mitchell Jones''' (born December 12, 1991 in [[Delta, British Columbia|Delta]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]) is a Canadian professional [[box lacrosse]] player for the [[Buffalo Bandits]] of the [[National Lacrosse League]].
'''Mitchell Jones''' (born December 12, 1992, in [[Delta, British Columbia|Delta]], [[British Columbia]]) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] professional [[box lacrosse]] player for the [[Philadelphia Wings (2018–present)|Philadelphia Wings]] of the [[National Lacrosse League]] (NLL). Jones also played for the [[Chrome Lacrosse Club]] of the [[Premier Lacrosse League]].


==Junior and Major==
==Junior and Major==
Jones began his amateur career with the Jr. B Delta Islanders of the [[West Coast Junior Lacrosse League]] in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mitchell Jones|url=http://wampsbibleoflacrosse.com/newstats/players.txt|website=www.wampsbibleoflacrosse.com|publisher=Wamps Bible of Lacrosse|accessdate=13 June 2017}}</ref>Jones played for the [[Brampton Excelsiors Jr. A]] of the [[Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League]] for the 2010 and 2011 season. In 2012, Jones played for the [[Orangeville Northmen Jr. A]] and was a key player in the clubs [[Minto Cup]] championship run. Jones amassed 67 points in 11 regular season games and went on to finish third in the [[Minto Cup]] tournament scoring, finishing with 37 points over 13 games.<ref>{{cite web|title=2012 Minto Cup|url=http://wampsbibleoflacrosse.com/newstats/2012minto.txt|website=wampsbibleoflacrosse.com|publisher=Wamps Bible of Lacrosse|accessdate=12 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2012 Ontario Lacrosse Association Junior A|url=http://wampsbibleoflacrosse.com/newstats/2012juniora.txt|website=www.wampsbibleoflacrosse.com|publisher=Wamps Bible of Lacrosse|accessdate=12 June 2017}}</ref> In 2013, Jones signed with the [[Victoria Shamrocks]] of the [[Western Lacrosse Association]] (WLA) and won the [[Mann Cup]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Annicchiarico|first1=Mario|title=Newest Shamrock Jones has bloodlines for success|url=http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/newest-shamrock-jones-has-bloodlines-for-success-1.174155|accessdate=12 June 2017|publisher=[[Times Colonist]]|date=8 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Wilson|first1=Connor|title=Victoria Shamrocks – 2015 Mann Cup Champions!|url=https://laxallstars.com/victoria-shamrocks-2015-mann-cup-champions/|accessdate=12 June 2017|publisher=Victoria Shamrocks|date=12 September 2015}}</ref> The following season Jones was traded to the [[New Westminster Salmonbellies]] for several draft picks.<ref>{{cite news|title=Salmonbellies acquire Mitch Jones from Shamrocks|url=http://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/bellies-burrards-to-play-preseason-exhibition/47734|accessdate=12 June 2017|publisher=[[Inside Lacrosse]]|date=8 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Olson|first1=Dan|title=New West acquires player with Bellies bloodlines|url=http://www.newwestrecord.ca/sports/new-west-acquires-player-with-bellies-bloodlines-1.2194874|accessdate=12 June 2017|publisher=New Westminster Record|date=10 March 2016}}</ref>
Jones began his amateur career with the Delta Jr. A Islanders of the [[BC Junior A Lacrosse League]] in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mitchell Jones|url=http://wampsbibleoflacrosse.com/newstats/players.txt|website=www.wampsbibleoflacrosse.com|publisher=Wamps Bible of Lacrosse|accessdate=13 June 2017}}</ref>
He played for the [[Brampton Excelsiors Jr. A]] of the [[Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League]] for the 2010 and 2011 seasons. In 2012, Jones played for the [[Orangeville Northmen Jr. A]] and was a key player in the club's [[Minto Cup]] championship run. Jones amassed 67 points in 11 regular season games and went on to finish third in the Minto Cup tournament scoring, finishing with 21 points over 4 games.<ref>{{cite web|title=2012 Minto Cup|url=http://wampsbibleoflacrosse.com/newstats/2012minto.txt|website=wampsbibleoflacrosse.com|publisher=Wamps Bible of Lacrosse|accessdate=12 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2012 Ontario Lacrosse Association Junior A|url=http://wampsbibleoflacrosse.com/newstats/2012juniora.txt|website=www.wampsbibleoflacrosse.com|publisher=Wamps Bible of Lacrosse|accessdate=12 June 2017}}</ref> In 2013, Jones signed with the [[Victoria Shamrocks]] of the [[Western Lacrosse Association]] (WLA) and won the [[Mann Cup]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Annicchiarico|first1=Mario|title=Newest Shamrock Jones has bloodlines for success|url=http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/newest-shamrock-jones-has-bloodlines-for-success-1.174155|accessdate=12 June 2017|publisher=[[Times Colonist]]|date=8 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Wilson|first1=Connor|title=Victoria Shamrocks – 2015 Mann Cup Champions!|url=https://laxallstars.com/victoria-shamrocks-2015-mann-cup-champions/|accessdate=12 June 2017|publisher=Victoria Shamrocks|date=12 September 2015}}</ref> The following season Jones was traded to the [[New Westminster Salmonbellies]] for several draft picks.<ref>{{cite news|title=Salmonbellies acquire Mitch Jones from Shamrocks|url=http://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/bellies-burrards-to-play-preseason-exhibition/47734|accessdate=12 June 2017|publisher=[[Inside Lacrosse]]|date=8 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Olson|first1=Dan|title=New West acquires player with Bellies bloodlines|url=http://www.newwestrecord.ca/sports/new-west-acquires-player-with-bellies-bloodlines-1.2194874|accessdate=12 June 2017|publisher=New Westminster Record|date=10 March 2016}}</ref>
Jones holds a Canadian Lacrosse record for ”Most points in a Minto Cup finals game (13)."


==National Lacrosse League==
==NLL==
Jones was drafted in the third round (21st overall) of the [[National Lacrosse League Entry Draft#2012 NLL|2012 NLL Entry Draft]] by the Washington Stealth, and played three games in his rookie year.<ref>{{cite news|title=NLL drafts 10 Orangeville Jr. A Northmen|url=https://www.orangeville.com/sports-story/1482095-nll-drafts-10-orangeville-jr-a-northmen/|accessdate=13 June 2017|publisher=Orangeville Banner|date=2 October 2012}}</ref> In 2013, Jones was dealt to the Buffalo Bandits in exchange for several draft picks.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Nicholls|first1=Steve|title=Mitch Jones Brings Lefty Depth to Banits|url=http://inlacrossewetrust.com/mitch-jones-brings-lefty-depth-to-banits/|accessdate=13 June 2017|publisher=In Lacrosse We Trust|date=30 September 2013}}</ref> Jones had his first breakout season in the National Lacrosse League in 2016, tallying 33 points over 17 games. The following season, Jones had his best season yet as he accumulated 69 points.<ref>{{cite web|title=Buffalo Bandits Stats|url=http://www.bandits.com/stats|website=www.bandits.com|publisher=Buffalo Bandits|accessdate=13 June 2017}}</ref>
Jones was drafted in the third round (21st overall) of the [[National Lacrosse League Entry Draft#2012 NLL|2012 NLL Entry Draft]] by the [[Washington Stealth]], and played three games in his rookie year.<ref>{{cite news|title=NLL drafts 10 Orangeville Jr. A Northmen|url=https://www.orangeville.com/sports-story/1482095-nll-drafts-10-orangeville-jr-a-northmen/|accessdate=13 June 2017|publisher=Orangeville Banner|date=2 October 2012}}</ref> In 2013, Jones was dealt to the [[Buffalo Bandits]] in exchange for several draft picks.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Nicholls|first1=Steve|title=Mitch Jones Brings Lefty Depth to Banits|url=http://inlacrossewetrust.com/mitch-jones-brings-lefty-depth-to-banits/|accessdate=13 June 2017|publisher=In Lacrosse We Trust|date=30 September 2013}}</ref> Jones had his first breakout season in the [[National Lacrosse League]] in 2016, tallying 33 points over 17 games. The following season, Jones had his best season with 69 points.<ref>{{cite web|title=Buffalo Bandits Stats|url=http://www.bandits.com/stats|website=www.bandits.com|publisher=Buffalo Bandits|accessdate=13 June 2017}}</ref> On November 28, 2018, Jones was traded from the Buffalo Bandits to the [[Vancouver Warriors]] in exchange for [[Corey Small]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vancouverwarriors.com/2018/11/28/warriors-acquire-mitch-jones-from-buffalo/|title=Warriors Acquire Mitch Jones from Buffalo {{!}} Vancouver Warriors|website=vancouverwarriors.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-01}}</ref>

==Premier Lacrosse League==
On October 22, 2018, it was announced that Jones was joining the [[Premier Lacrosse League]] for the summer 2019 season. On March 4, 2019, it was announced that Jones was joining the [[Chrome Lacrosse Club]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uslaxmagazine.com/pro/pll/pll-announces-rosters-for-six-inaugural-teams-with-creative-release |title=PLL Announces Rosters for Six Inaugural Teams with Creative Release |work=USLacrosse |accessdate=June 9, 2019}}</ref>


==Statistics==
==Statistics==
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[[Category:Sportspeople from Delta, British Columbia]]
[[Category:Vancouver Warriors players]]
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[[Category:Lacrosse forwards]]
[[Category:Victoria Shamrocks players]]
[[Category:New Westminster Salmonbellies players]]

Latest revision as of 03:17, 1 October 2024

For the gospel singer, see Mitchell Jones (singer).
Mitchell Jones
Born (1992-12-12) December 12, 1992 (age 32)
Delta, British Columbia, Canada
NationalityCanadian
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight215 pounds (98 kg)
ShootsLeft
PositionForward
NLL draft21st overall, 2012
Washington Stealth
NLL team
Former teams		Philadelphia Wings
Vancouver Warriors
Washington Stealth
Buffalo Bandits
WLA teamNew Westminster Salmonbellies
Pro career2013–
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Men's box lacrosse
World Lacrosse Box Championships
Winner 2024 Utica

Mitchell Jones (born December 12, 1992, in Delta, British Columbia) is a Canadian professional box lacrosse player for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). Jones also played for the Chrome Lacrosse Club of the Premier Lacrosse League.

Junior and Major

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Jones began his amateur career with the Delta Jr. A Islanders of the BC Junior A Lacrosse League in 2007.[1] He played for the Brampton Excelsiors Jr. A of the Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League for the 2010 and 2011 seasons. In 2012, Jones played for the Orangeville Northmen Jr. A and was a key player in the club's Minto Cup championship run. Jones amassed 67 points in 11 regular season games and went on to finish third in the Minto Cup tournament scoring, finishing with 21 points over 4 games.[2][3] In 2013, Jones signed with the Victoria Shamrocks of the Western Lacrosse Association (WLA) and won the Mann Cup in 2015.[4][5] The following season Jones was traded to the New Westminster Salmonbellies for several draft picks.[6][7] Jones holds a Canadian Lacrosse record for ”Most points in a Minto Cup finals game (13)."

National Lacrosse League

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Jones was drafted in the third round (21st overall) of the 2012 NLL Entry Draft by the Washington Stealth, and played three games in his rookie year.[8] In 2013, Jones was dealt to the Buffalo Bandits in exchange for several draft picks.[9] Jones had his first breakout season in the National Lacrosse League in 2016, tallying 33 points over 17 games. The following season, Jones had his best season with 69 points.[10] On November 28, 2018, Jones was traded from the Buffalo Bandits to the Vancouver Warriors in exchange for Corey Small.[11]

Premier Lacrosse League

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On October 22, 2018, it was announced that Jones was joining the Premier Lacrosse League for the summer 2019 season. On March 4, 2019, it was announced that Jones was joining the Chrome Lacrosse Club.[12]

Statistics

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NLL

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Reference:[13]

Mitchell Jones Regular Season Playoffs
Season Team GP G A Pts LB PIM Pts/GP LB/GP PIM/GP GP G A Pts LB PIM Pts/GP LB/GP PIM/GP

2013 Washington Stealth 3 1 3 4 1 0 1.33 0.33 0.00 –––––––––
2014 Buffalo Bandits 4 2 3 5 22 4 1.25 5.50 1.00 –––––––––
2015 Buffalo Bandits 3 8 3 11 16 0 3.67 5.33 0.00 1 0 2 2 3 0 2.00 3.00 0.00
2016 Buffalo Bandits 17 11 22 33 119 4 1.94 7.00 0.24 4 5 2 7 25 0 1.75 6.25 0.00
2017 Buffalo Bandits 18 31 38 69 93 2 3.83 5.17 0.11 –––––––––
45 53 69 122 251 10 2.71 5.58 0.22 5 5 4 9 28 0 1.80 5.60 0.00
Career Total: 50 58 73 131 279 10 2.62 5.58 0.20

GP–Games played; G–Goals; A–Assists; Pts–Points; LB–Loose balls; PIM–Penalty minutes; Pts/GP–Points per games played; LB/GP–Loose balls per games played; PIM/GP–Penalty minutes per games played.

References

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  1. ^ "Mitchell Jones". www.wampsbibleoflacrosse.com. Wamps Bible of Lacrosse. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  2. ^ "2012 Minto Cup". wampsbibleoflacrosse.com. Wamps Bible of Lacrosse. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
  3. ^ "2012 Ontario Lacrosse Association Junior A". www.wampsbibleoflacrosse.com. Wamps Bible of Lacrosse. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
  4. ^ Annicchiarico, Mario (8 May 2013). "Newest Shamrock Jones has bloodlines for success". Times Colonist. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
  5. ^ Wilson, Connor (12 September 2015). "Victoria Shamrocks – 2015 Mann Cup Champions!". Victoria Shamrocks. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
  6. ^ "Salmonbellies acquire Mitch Jones from Shamrocks". Inside Lacrosse. 8 March 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
  7. ^ Olson, Dan (10 March 2016). "New West acquires player with Bellies bloodlines". New Westminster Record. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
  8. ^ "NLL drafts 10 Orangeville Jr. A Northmen". Orangeville Banner. 2 October 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  9. ^ Nicholls, Steve (30 September 2013). "Mitch Jones Brings Lefty Depth to Banits". In Lacrosse We Trust. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  10. ^ "Buffalo Bandits Stats". www.bandits.com. Buffalo Bandits. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  11. ^ "Warriors Acquire Mitch Jones from Buffalo | Vancouver Warriors". vancouverwarriors.com. Retrieved 2018-12-01.
  12. ^ "PLL Announces Rosters for Six Inaugural Teams with Creative Release". USLacrosse. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
  13. ^ "Mitch Jones". www.bandits.com. Buffalo Bandits. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
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