The Minnesota Wild announced the recall of forward Ben Jones from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Iowa Wild, ahead of a home game against the Colorado Avalanche. Jones, a 26-year-old physical presence, has played in 20 games for Minnesota this season, registering 47 hits. The move bolsters the team's roster for tonight's matchup.
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin announced on December 21, 2025, that the team has recalled forward Ben Jones from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL). This roster adjustment comes just before the Wild host the Colorado Avalanche at 5 p.m. CT, broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network and KFAN FM 100.3.
Jones, born February 26, 1999, in Waterloo, Ontario, stands 6 feet tall and weighs 190 pounds. He wears sweater No. 39 for Minnesota. This season, the 26-year-old has skated in 20 games with the Wild, ranking fifth on the team with 47 hits, though he has yet to record a point. In three games with Iowa, he notched two assists.
Jones was originally selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the seventh round (No. 189 overall) of the 2017 NHL Draft. Over parts of three NHL seasons with Vegas (2021-22) and the Wild (2024-25), he has appeared in 48 games, firing 42 shots on goal and delivering 102 hits.
In the AHL, Jones has built a solid resume across seven seasons with Chicago (2019-20), Henderson (2020-22), Calgary (2022-24), and Iowa (2024-25), accumulating 199 points (85 goals, 114 assists) and 282 penalty minutes in 335 regular-season games. He also has four points (2 goals, 2 assists) and 22 penalty minutes in 22 Calder Cup Playoff games.
The Wild enter the game with a 22-9-5 record, facing a strong Avalanche squad at 25-7-2. Jones's recall adds depth and physicality to Minnesota's lineup for this Central Division clash.
