Adam Jones '11 is returning to Buffalo as a National Lacrosse League All Star. In his first season in the league, the former Canisius College lacrosse standout was voted as a starter to the NLL All-Star Game on Monday, which will be held at First Niagara Center on Feb. 25.

The third overall pick in the 2011 NLL Entry Draft, Jones currently ranks third in the league in goals (15) and seventh in points (26). Named the NLL Rookie of the Month after the season's opening four weeks, Jones leads all first-year players in both points and goals.

Jones will return to Buffalo after having one of the most successful careers in the Canisius program's history. The team's first All-American, Jones accumulated 129 points and 98 goals during his tenure. He ranks sixth in the program's history in career goals and 10th in career points despite missing most of his senior season due to injury. During both his freshman and sophomore seasons, the three-time all-conference selection led all midfielders in Division I in goals.

"I'm pretty excited to get a hold of some buddies in Buffalo," Jones said. "I want them to be there [at the game]."

Jones has shined throughout his rookie season with Colorado, helping the team to a league-best 5-0 record. In the team's most recent game, Jones recorded four points and three goals, including the game-winning tally, while fellow Canisius graduate Dan Coates '11 netted his first career goal in the victory.

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Jones and Coates return to action on Saturday, playing at Minnesota and fellow Canisius graduate Kevin Ross '07.