Sept. 26, 2008

OXFORD, Ohio - Ryan Jones will be back in Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio tonight, but this time it won't be in the Red and White.

Jones and the Nashville Predators take on the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight in an NHL preseason matchup. Jones was the captain of the RedHawks in 2007-08 and led the team in goals (31) and points (49). He was a Hobey Baker Finalist and earned All-America honors a season ago.

The last time Jones played in Nationwide Arena was 2006 when the RedHawks took on the Buckeyes in the championship game of the Ohio Hockey Classic. Jones' 31 goals in 2007-08 was the fifth most by a RedHawk in a single season. He is the career leader in games played (161) and game-winning goals (21) for Miami. Jones tied for the national lead in game-winning goals a season ago (7).

The puck drops at 7:00 p.m. and tickets are available through Ticketmaster. You can also listen to the game live at www.bluejackets.com .