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| birth_place = [[Shelburne, Ontario|Shelburne]], [[Ontario|ON]], [[Canada|CAN]] |
| birth_place = [[Shelburne, Ontario|Shelburne]], [[Ontario|ON]], [[Canada|CAN]] |
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| career_start = 1996 |
| career_start = 1996 |
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| former_teams = [[St. Louis Blues (hockey)|St. Louis Blues]]<br>[[Dallas Stars]]<br>[[Chicago Blackhawks]]<br>[[Montreal Canadiens]] |
| former_teams = [[St. Louis Blues (hockey)|St. Louis Blues]]<br />[[Dallas Stars]]<br />[[Chicago Blackhawks]]<br />[[Montreal Canadiens]] |
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| draft = undrafted |
| draft = undrafted |
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| draft_team = [[Detroit Red Wings]] |
| draft_team = [[Detroit Red Wings]] |
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| nickname = Diesel |
| nickname = Diesel |
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==Playing career== |
==Playing career== |
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Downey, a journeyman for the bulk of his NHL career, had previously played for the [[Montreal Canadiens]], [[Chicago Blackhawks]], [[St. Louis Blues (hockey)|St. Louis Blues]], [[Boston Bruins]], and [[Dallas Stars]]. |
Downey, a journeyman for the bulk of his NHL career, had previously played for the [[Montreal Canadiens]], [[Chicago Blackhawks]], [[St. Louis Blues (hockey)|St. Louis Blues]], [[Boston Bruins]], and [[Dallas Stars]]. He has also played in the minor leagues for the [[Manitoba Moose]], [[Portland Pirates]], [[Providence Bruins]], [[Norfolk Admirals]], and the [[Hampton Roads Admirals]]. Downey played his junior hockey for [[Guelph Storm]] of the [[Ontario Hockey League]]. He's played for four of the [[Original Six]] NHL teams over the course of his career. |
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Downey is mostly known for his role as an [[Enforcer (hockey)|enforcer]], though he instantly shot into notoriety after knocking the [[Carolina Hurricanes]]' [[Jesse Boulerice]] down with one punch on February 11, 2003; the incident left Boulerice with a mild [[concussion]] and a broken jaw [http://youtube.com/watch?v=RsYQFE6_LYM]. After the fight, Stars color commentator [[Daryl Reaugh]] coined the short-lived nickname "Aaron 'One punch and he's' Downey." |
Downey is mostly known for his role as an [[Enforcer (hockey)|enforcer]], though he instantly shot into notoriety after knocking the [[Carolina Hurricanes]]' [[Jesse Boulerice]] down with one punch on February 11, 2003; the incident left Boulerice with a mild [[concussion]] and a broken jaw [http://youtube.com/watch?v=RsYQFE6_LYM]. After the fight, Stars color commentator [[Daryl Reaugh]] coined the short-lived nickname "Aaron 'One punch and he's' Downey." |
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On [[February 26]], [[2007]], Aaron Downey was placed on waivers by the [[Montreal Canadiens]], and was sent down to the [[Hamilton Bulldogs]]. On [[March 2]], [[2007]] Downey was loaned to the [[Providence Bruins]] from the [[Hamilton Bulldogs]] for [[Phillipe Sauve]]. |
On [[February 26]], [[2007]], Aaron Downey was placed on waivers by the [[Montreal Canadiens]], and was sent down to the [[Hamilton Bulldogs]]. On [[March 2]], [[2007]] Downey was loaned to the [[Providence Bruins]] from the [[Hamilton Bulldogs]] for [[Phillipe Sauve]]. |
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Downey was invited to the 2007 Red Wings training camp on a tryout basis. |
Downey was invited to the 2007 Red Wings training camp on a tryout basis. He was offered a two-way contract at the end of camp and chose to sign. Downey begins the [[2007–08 NHL season]] as a member of the Red Wings, his fourth [[Original Six]] team [http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2007/10/ellis_downey_practice_grigoren.html]. He was called up to the [[Detroit Red Wings]] lineup in mid October and has his first major league tilt as a Red Wing in a game against the San Jose Sharks, with [[Kyle McLaren]], after Mclaren took a run at [[Henrik Zetterberg]] and [[Dallas Drake]]. Less then a week later the Wings played the Sharks again and Downey had a heaveyweight battle against then San Jose tough guy [[Rob Davison]]. |
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Downey has added an element of toughness to the Red Wings with his willingness to fight. |
Downey has added an element of toughness to the Red Wings with his willingness to fight. For the past several seasons, the Red Wings had been last in the NHL in fighting majors. The team had 6 for the 2005–06 NHL season, and 10 during the 2006–07 NHL season. Through February 2008, Downey has accounted for 9 of the teams 19 fights. He is often praised by head coach [[Mike Babcock]] for his willingness to stick up for teammates and his positive attitude in the dressing room. Perhaps his most memorable bout was against Colorado Avalanche player [[Ian Laperriere]] who had hit and injured Red Wings superstar defenceman [[Nicklas Lidstrom]] earlier in the game. The two fought late in the first period and came together again early in the third. |
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Aaron has 2 younger brothers playing pro in Ontario, in a Senior League, Trevor 6' 1 200 |
Aaron has 2 younger brothers playing pro in Ontario, in a Senior League, Trevor 6' 1 200 lb 4–6–1976, and Luke 5'11 200 lb 7–25–1984 both play for their hometown team in Shelburne. |
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== References == |
== References == |
Revision as of 19:17, 7 June 2008
Aaron Downey | |||
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Born |
Shelburne, ON, CAN | August 27, 1974||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb) | ||
Position | Right wing | ||
Shoots | Right | ||
NHL team Former teams |
Detroit Red Wings St. Louis Blues Dallas Stars Chicago Blackhawks Montreal Canadiens | ||
NHL draft |
undrafted Detroit Red Wings | ||
Playing career | 1996–present |
Aaron Downey, (born August 27, 1974 in Shelburne, Ontario) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League.
Playing career
Downey, a journeyman for the bulk of his NHL career, had previously played for the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, and Dallas Stars. He has also played in the minor leagues for the Manitoba Moose, Portland Pirates, Providence Bruins, Norfolk Admirals, and the Hampton Roads Admirals. Downey played his junior hockey for Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League. He's played for four of the Original Six NHL teams over the course of his career.
Downey is mostly known for his role as an enforcer, though he instantly shot into notoriety after knocking the Carolina Hurricanes' Jesse Boulerice down with one punch on February 11, 2003; the incident left Boulerice with a mild concussion and a broken jaw [1]. After the fight, Stars color commentator Daryl Reaugh coined the short-lived nickname "Aaron 'One punch and he's' Downey."
On February 26, 2007, Aaron Downey was placed on waivers by the Montreal Canadiens, and was sent down to the Hamilton Bulldogs. On March 2, 2007 Downey was loaned to the Providence Bruins from the Hamilton Bulldogs for Phillipe Sauve.
Downey was invited to the 2007 Red Wings training camp on a tryout basis. He was offered a two-way contract at the end of camp and chose to sign. Downey begins the 2007–08 NHL season as a member of the Red Wings, his fourth Original Six team [2]. He was called up to the Detroit Red Wings lineup in mid October and has his first major league tilt as a Red Wing in a game against the San Jose Sharks, with Kyle McLaren, after Mclaren took a run at Henrik Zetterberg and Dallas Drake. Less then a week later the Wings played the Sharks again and Downey had a heaveyweight battle against then San Jose tough guy Rob Davison.
Downey has added an element of toughness to the Red Wings with his willingness to fight. For the past several seasons, the Red Wings had been last in the NHL in fighting majors. The team had 6 for the 2005–06 NHL season, and 10 during the 2006–07 NHL season. Through February 2008, Downey has accounted for 9 of the teams 19 fights. He is often praised by head coach Mike Babcock for his willingness to stick up for teammates and his positive attitude in the dressing room. Perhaps his most memorable bout was against Colorado Avalanche player Ian Laperriere who had hit and injured Red Wings superstar defenceman Nicklas Lidstrom earlier in the game. The two fought late in the first period and came together again early in the third.
Aaron has 2 younger brothers playing pro in Ontario, in a Senior League, Trevor 6' 1 200 lb 4–6–1976, and Luke 5'11 200 lb 7–25–1984 both play for their hometown team in Shelburne.
References
- 1974 births
- Boston Bruins players
- Calder Cup champions
- Canadian ice hockey right wingers
- Chicago Blackhawks players
- Dallas Stars players
- Detroit Red Wings players
- Enforcers
- Guelph Storm alumni
- Ice hockey personnel from Ontario
- Living people
- Montreal Canadiens players
- Norfolk Admirals players
- Providence Bruins players
- Stanley Cup champions
- St. Louis Blues players