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Canadiens Sign Begin and Downey
Monday, Jun. 5th, 2006
MONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced today the signing of forward Steve Bégin to a three-year contract (2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09). The Club also reached a one-year agreement with forward Aaron Downey.
« We are very pleased to have Steve Bégin under contract with the organization for the next three years. Steve proved to be one of the leaders of our club through his determination, his energy, and his commitment to the Canadiens' organization. As for Aaron Downey, we soon realized when we acquired him in January that he is a player who brings contagious leadership as well as an important physical presence on the ice », said Bob Gainey.
Steve Bégin, who will turn 28 on June 14, completed the 2005-06 season, his second with the Canadiens with 23 points in 76 games. He established career highs in games played (76), goals (11), assists (12) and points (23). He was selected as the winner of the Jacques-Beauchamp Molson Trophy, awarded annually to the member of the Canadiens who played a significant role during the regular season, without obtaining any particular honor. Bégin was selected by the Calgary Flames in the second round, 40th overall in 1996. He was acquired by the Canadiens through the NHL Waiver Draft (from Buffalo) on October 3, 2003.
Aaron Downey is 31 years old. He was acquired through the NHL waivers from St. Louis on January 23, 2006. He played in 25 games with the Canadiens in 2005-06, registered five points (1 goal, 4 assists) and 50 penalty minutes. With the Blues, Downey recorded two goals and 45 penalty minutes in 17 games.
« We are very pleased to have Steve Bégin under contract with the organization for the next three years. Steve proved to be one of the leaders of our club through his determination, his energy, and his commitment to the Canadiens' organization. As for Aaron Downey, we soon realized when we acquired him in January that he is a player who brings contagious leadership as well as an important physical presence on the ice », said Bob Gainey.
Steve Bégin, who will turn 28 on June 14, completed the 2005-06 season, his second with the Canadiens with 23 points in 76 games. He established career highs in games played (76), goals (11), assists (12) and points (23). He was selected as the winner of the Jacques-Beauchamp Molson Trophy, awarded annually to the member of the Canadiens who played a significant role during the regular season, without obtaining any particular honor. Bégin was selected by the Calgary Flames in the second round, 40th overall in 1996. He was acquired by the Canadiens through the NHL Waiver Draft (from Buffalo) on October 3, 2003.
Aaron Downey is 31 years old. He was acquired through the NHL waivers from St. Louis on January 23, 2006. He played in 25 games with the Canadiens in 2005-06, registered five points (1 goal, 4 assists) and 50 penalty minutes. With the Blues, Downey recorded two goals and 45 penalty minutes in 17 games.
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