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Brad Jones (ice hockey)

Brad Jones is a retired American professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Jones was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the third round, 76th overall, of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Before turning professional, he played college hockey for the University of North Dakota.

He spent several seasons playing in the American Hockey League (AHL), primarily with the Manchester Monarchs, before establishing himself as an NHL goaltender. Jones served as a backup goaltender for the Kings and later played with the Avalanche and Maple Leafs, providing stability and experience in the net.

While never a consistent starter in the NHL, Jones was known for his solid positional play and calm demeanor. His career included stints playing overseas in Europe after his time in the NHL concluded.