Liberty's Jonquel Jones, 2021 WNBA MVP, confirms she's returning to New York: 'It feels amazing'

Jones intends to make another title push with the Liberty

By Erica Ayala Feb 7, 2024 at 2:59 pm ET• 3 min read

It's not everyday you see an island girl at a hockey event, let alone a former WNBA MVP like Jonquel Jones. However, last week Jones attended the PWHL 3-on-3 Showcase at the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend. 

CBS Sports spoke to Jones briefly at the event, where the Bahamian confirmed she will be returning to the New York Liberty on a two-year deal, as first reported by Liberty beat reporter Jackie Powell. 

The Canadian Tire PWHL 3-on-3 Showcase will be star studded both on the ice and behind the bench with Tessa Virtue and Jonquel Jones set to serve as celebrity head coaches.

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The details have yet to be formally released by New York, but Jones confirmed her return in our conversation. 

"Yeah, I'm back," Jones told CBS Sports ahead of the PWHL showcase. "It feels amazing."