A native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Keith created "Keith Relief" in 2011, which is dedicated to alleviating the financial and emotional burdens of families and individuals from medial crises. As a partner to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, Keith Relief sponsors a special transplant floor dedicated to pediatric transplant patients and their families at Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children's, the nation's largest Ronald McDonald House in downtown Chicago.
In addition, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Keith championed food delivery efforts to medical personnel and first responders.
Jones, 24, recorded four assists in 33 regular-season games with the Edmonton Oilers during the 2020-21 season. He picked up National Hockey League career highs in games played (43), goals (4), points (9) and matched a single season best in assists (5) during the 2019-20 campaign. Jones also appeared in two 2020 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
"Caleb Jones is a smooth skating, versatile defenseman who brings a well-rounded game to the Blackhawks. Caleb transitions the puck nicely with his legs or through outlet passes," added Bowman. "He brings some size to our group, and we believe his best hockey is in front of him. While he is still young, we see his 93 games of NHL experience as an asset to help our other young defensemen adjust to the NHL."
The Arlington, Texas native made his NHL debut on Dec. 14, 2018 vs. Philadelphia. Jones registered a goal and five helpers during the 2018-19 season. Spanning parts of four seasons (2016-19) with the Bakersfield Condors, Jones had 57 points (11G, 46A) in 125 regular-season games. He added three assists in 10 Calder Cup postseason contests.
Originally selected by the Oilers in the fourth round (117th overall) of the 2015 NHL Draft, Jones played for the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League from 2015-17. His 53 assists were fourth and his 62 points were sixth among WHL defensemen during the 2016-17 season. He led WHL rookies with 45 helpers during the 2015-16 season.
On the international stage, Jones helped the United States win a gold medal at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship. He finished the tournament with two assists in seven games. Jones also won gold at the 2015 IIHF U-18 World Junior Championship.
His brother, Seth, is a four-time NHL All-Star and has recorded 286 points (65G, 221A) across 580 career regular-season games. Their dad, Popeye, is currently an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers and played parts of 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association.
Soderlund was drafted by the Blackhawks in the 2017 NHL Draft and tallied eight points (1G, 7A) in 52 games with the Rockford IceHogs.