New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the team has recalled defenseman Zac Jones and forward Tim Gettinger from their Taxi Squad.
Jones, 21, has skated in 21 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL) this season, registering four goals and 13 assists for 17 points. He leads Wolf Pack defensemen in several categories in 2021-22, including goals, assists, and points. In addition, Jones ranks tied for fourth among AHL defensemen in assists and ranks tied for fifth among AHL defensemen in points this season.
The 5-10, 175-pounder skated in 10 games with the Rangers last season, notching four assists. Prior to joining the Blueshirts in 2020-21, Jones helped UMass win the National Championship. He was named to the NCAA (East) Second All-American Team, the Hockey East Second All-Star Team, and the Frozen Four All-Tournament Team last season. Jones ranked second among NCAA defensemen in goals (nine), ranked third among NCAA defensemen in points (24), tied for third among NCAA defensemen in shots on goal (84), and tied for eighth among NCAA defensemen in assists (15) in 2020-21.