• A power forward who plays with an edge, Jones collected 28-24—52 in 63 regular-season games for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League and added 1-1—2 in six postseason contests as the Knights captured the franchise’s fourth J. Ross Robertson Cup as OHL champions.

• At the 2016 Memorial Cup in Red Deer, Alta., Jones registered a point-per-game (2-2—4 in 4 GP) to help the Knights earn an undefeated 4-0 record and capture the franchise’s second Memorial Cup championship.

• Internationally, Jones helped the United States earn a silver medal at the 2014 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge (7-4—11 in 6 GP), where he led the tournament with seven goals.

• His father, Bradley Jones, was drafted 156th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 1984 NHL Draft and skated in 148 career NHL games with the Jets, Kings and Flyers from 1986-92.

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GETTING TO KNOW MAX...

My go-to karaoke choice is: The Lumineers
Last TV show I binge-watched is: Supernatural
The celebrity that always makes me laugh is: Will Ferrell
The app I spend way too much time on is: Super Stickman Golf 2
At an all-you-can-eat buffet I go straight for the: Meat
The coolest person I've ever met is: Drew Doughty
The athlete I admire most is: J.J. Watt
If I could be one person for a day it would be: Justin Bieber
One thing people don't usually know about me is: I play the guitar
I am inspired by: Family
I dream of: Winning