The Washington Capitals drafted Keith Jones in the seventh round at the 141st overall pick in the 1988 NHL Draft. The right winger opted to go play hockey collegiately at Western Michigan University. After a nine-goal, 12-assist season his freshman year, Jones’ numbers spiked his next three years.
His sophomore year saw him score 19 while adding a career-high 30 goals his junior year. Jones ended his career with 56 points (25 goals, 31 assists) in 35 games his senior year. In 2013, he was inducted into the WMU Athletic Hall of Fame.
After graduation it was on to the AHL .