Orioles' Jones hired as AHL team's off-ice official
Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is taking his talents from the diamond to the rink - well, sort of.
Orioles fans shouldn't fear a serious injury, because Jones isn't lacing up his skates any time soon. But the five-time All-Star did just land himself an offseason hockey job of sorts as an off-ice official and penalty box assistant for the American Hockey League's San Diego Gulls, minor-league affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks.
Jones signed his contract with the Gulls on Friday morning, and he'll work in his new role during Friday night's game against the San Jose Barracuda at the Valley View Casino Center.
"I'm living out my dream joining the San Diego Gulls to be an off-ice official and serve as a penalty box attendant," Jones said in a statement.
"It's exciting to add a 5-time @MLB All-Star to our staff & we know he will bring a hard-working & winning mentality to our hockey club"- MS pic.twitter.com/Fyb5Nrq72a
— San Diego Gulls (@SDGullsAHL) January 20, 2017
Jones, a San Diego native and Gulls season-ticket holder, will be in charge of opening and closing the penalty box doors for players, keeping track of all penalties during the game, and distributing official game pucks to the referees.
Someone should watch Jones carefully during the game, though, because he might be having some thoughts about getting into a good old fashioned hockey dust-up.
@SDGullsAHL @espnSteveLevy @Buccigross I might try and spark an all out Stadium brawl 🤔🤔🤔
— 10 (@SimplyAJ10) January 20, 2017