of his final 29, Conroy was waived on January 25, 2011. After going unclaimed, he was left with the option of joining Calgary's AHL affiliate in Abbotsford or retiring. One week later, on February 4, 2011, Conroy formally announced his retirement and accepted a management position with the Flames organization, becoming the special assistant to General Manager Jay Feaster. On June 6, 2014, Conroy was promoted to the position of assistant general manager, reporting to GM Brad Treliving. Off the ice Conroy has a wife, Jessie, and three daughters, Taylor, Sophia and Sydney. Conroy and his family chose to remain in Calgary following his retirement as a player, though they had considered other options including returning to his hometown of Potsdam, New York. Conroy spends his summers in Henderson Harbor, New York. Conroy is known for his outgoing and talkative nature, traits that have made him a popular figure with the fans. The Flames honored Conroy with the J. R. "Bud" McCaig Award, given by the organization to individuals that show respect, courtesy and compassion, in 2008–09. He was also named him the winner of the Ralph T. Scurfield Humanitarian Award in 2010 in recognition of his charitable efforts. Additionally, his teammates voted him the organization's nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy which is awarded to the player who best exemplifies leadership and humanitarian contributions to their community. Conroy is the spokesman for the team's charitable organization, the Flames Foundation for Life and routinely participates in team events. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs International Awards and honors References Career statistics: External links 1971 births Living people American emigrants to Canada American men's ice hockey centers Calgary Flames captains Calgary Flames general managers Calgary Flames players Clarkson Golden Knights men's ice hockey players Clarkson University alumni Fredericton Canadiens players Ice hockey people from New York (state) Ice hockey players at the 2006 Winter Olympics Los Angeles Kings players Montreal Canadiens draft picks Montreal Canadiens players Olympic ice hockey players of the United States People from Potsdam, New York St. Louis Blues players Worcester IceCats players AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans Ice hockey players from New York (state)