with the Phoenix Coyotes. On September 20, 2009, Downey was released from his professional tryout contract with the Coyotes. Post-playing career In October 2010, Downey returned to the Red Wings as a part-time strength and conditioning coach, benefitting greatly from his, as Mickey Redmond once stated, "absolutely huge, potato-bag carrying hands. On January 24, 2012, Aaron was elected to the Hampton Roads/Norfolk Admirals Hall of Fame along with Chris Phelps. Personal life Aaron has one younger brother playing pro in Ontario, in a Senior League, Trevor who plays for their hometown team the Shelburne Muskies. Eldest brother Paul currently manages the family farm. Aaron is well known in the community for his various charitable contributions, mainly the house 9 foundation for children as well as his fund-raising for leukemia research, a sickness that hit home when Kyle was diagnosed with but later beat a rare form of. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs References External links 1974 births Boston Bruins players Canadian ice hockey right wingers Chicago Blackhawks players Dallas Stars players Detroit Red Wings players Grand Rapids Griffins players Guelph Storm players Ice hockey people from Ontario Living people Montreal Canadiens players Norfolk Admirals players People from Dufferin County Providence Bruins players St. Louis Blues players Stanley Cup champions Undrafted National Hockey League players