The Colorado Avalanche announced Thursday morning that they have signed goaltender Peyton Jones to a one year contract. Jones is expected to be sent down to the Eagles of the AHL before their training camp starts next week.
The 24-year old played four seasons in the NCAA at Penn State. He finishing his career as the program’s all-time leader in wins (76), saves (3,685) and shutouts (4) while posting a 2.88 goals-against average and .907 save percentage.
Jones has been playing this season with the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL where he has a 4-2-2 record and a .