wingnut129 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2008 I attended tonights game vs. Montreal and noticed that Aaron Downey is now wearing #44 instead of the #20 he wore last season. Does anyone know the reason behind it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2008 (edited) Never pay attention to things like this in the pre-season. Edited September 25, 2008 by Elshupacabra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut129 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2008 Well, I do know that things happen in pre-season that don't stay the same when the regular season begins, but I personally have never seen a player switch his number back and forth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted September 25, 2008 I attended tonights game vs. Montreal and noticed that Aaron Downey is now wearing #44 instead of the #20 he wore last season. Does anyone know the reason behind it? Downey wore 47 previously with Montreal and Dallas, and wore 44 in Chicago. 44 was taken last season by Mark Hartigan. Sheldon Souray wore 44 during his time in Montreal. Jason Arnott wore it in Dallas. St. Louis seems to be the only time he did not wear 44 that was not directly caused by another teammate wearing the number; he only played 17 games for the Blues. In other words, 44 appears to be his preferred number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut129 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2008 Downey wore 47 previously with Montreal and Dallas, and wore 44 in Chicago. 44 was taken last season by Mark Hartigan. Sheldon Souray wore 44 during his time in Montreal. Jason Arnott wore it in Dallas. St. Louis seems to be the only time he did not wear 44 that was not directly caused by another teammate wearing the number; he only played 17 games for the Blues. In other words, 44 appears to be his preferred number. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted September 25, 2008 Maybe someone told him that Lang wore that number before Downey was here. Once he learned that information he demanded a number change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted September 25, 2008 Maybe someone told him that Lang wore that number before Downey was here. Once he learned that information he demanded a number change. A friend of mine who was at training camp said she talked to him, and Aaron said he preferred the number. I believe she said he wore it in juniors, but I might be mistaken. Anyway, 44 was available, so the Wings gave it to him. In Aaron we trust! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted September 25, 2008 I hope no one bought a downey 20 jersey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerm8352 3 Report post Posted September 25, 2008 Actually, we talked to him at training camp when he was signing autographs about it. He said he was "returning to his roots" with 44. He also told us that anyone who bought a #20 Downey jersey could contact him and he would buy it from them so they could get a #44. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted September 25, 2008 I hope no one bought a downey 20 jersey Why not? Now it's "retro." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDDYGIBBY5 1 Report post Posted September 25, 2008 Actually, we talked to him at training camp when he was signing autographs about it. He said he was "returning to his roots" with 44. He also told us that anyone who bought a #20 Downey jersey could contact him and he would buy it from them so they could get a #44. Are you serious? That has to be one of the most amazing things that I have heard. Talk about knowing who pays his salary. It's that kind of attitude that I wish all of professional athletes showed! I'm glad he is a Wing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtuhockey7 23 Report post Posted September 25, 2008 He's #44 to show Pronger what a real man can do while wearing that number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted September 25, 2008 Actually, we talked to him at training camp when he was signing autographs about it. He said he was "returning to his roots" with 44. He also told us that anyone who bought a #20 Downey jersey could contact him and he would buy it from them so they could get a #44.And how might one go about that?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted September 26, 2008 He's #44 to show Pronger what a real man can do while wearing that number. I'll buy that. I won't buy your jersey, but apparently Aaron will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted September 26, 2008 Actually, we talked to him at training camp when he was signing autographs about it. He said he was "returning to his roots" with 44. He also told us that anyone who bought a #20 Downey jersey could contact him and he would buy it from them so they could get a #44. Very stand up thing to say. How can you not like this guy's attitude on hockey/working/life? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted September 26, 2008 44 is badass, and he probably doesnt like that Bobby used to wear 20. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted September 26, 2008 Actually, we talked to him at training camp when he was signing autographs about it. He said he was "returning to his roots" with 44. He also told us that anyone who bought a #20 Downey jersey could contact him and he would buy it from them so they could get a #44. I've never heard of such a warm hearted enforcer, I love Downey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidsFan 68 Report post Posted September 26, 2008 Downey is such a wonderful person, my love for him continues to grow. I hope that he has a great year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
octopusonice 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2008 He's in good company: Ernie Davis, Reggie Jackson, George Gervin, Henry Aaron all wore that number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted September 26, 2008 Actually, we talked to him at training camp when he was signing autographs about it. He said he was "returning to his roots" with 44. He also told us that anyone who bought a #20 Downey jersey could contact him and he would buy it from them so they could get a #44. Yeah but to him buying 5 Jerseys back from fans is like me buying a pair of shoes!! I kid I kid! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted September 26, 2008 Actually, we talked to him at training camp when he was signing autographs about it. He said he was "returning to his roots" with 44. He also told us that anyone who bought a #20 Downey jersey could contact him and he would buy it from them so they could get a #44. Thats amazing! What a stand up guy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
