H.O.F. Articles: Former Icemen coach to enter hockey hall
March 19, 2005

Posted by: Bob Howard
Credit: Scott Lauber of Press Connects.com

Former Icemen coach to enter hockey hall

BINGHAMTON -- When Brad Jones is added to the city's Hockey Hall of Fame tonight, he'll become only the second Binghamton head coach enshrined in the 8-year-old club.

Jones, who guided the BC Icemen to a 156-111-29 record and three United Hockey League playoff appearances in four seasons, will be inducted with former Binghamton Whalers forward Dallas Gaume and Binghamton Rangers center Don Biggs.

Larry Pleau, who coached the Whalers from 1984-88, was inducted in 2000.

"I still remember when (the Hall of Fame) started in the first year of the Icemen (1997-98)," Jones said. "I'm glad it's carried on from year to year. It's a good way to honor the rich history of (Binghamton) hockey."

Prior commitments will keep Gaume and Biggs from attending the 7:05 p.m. induction ceremony, which will precede the Binghamton Senators' game against the Philadelphia Phantoms. Gaume is an assistant coach of a Canadian junior team, and Biggs is coaching his son's youth hockey team from Cincinnati at a weekend tournament.