Aaron Voros, born on July 2, 1981, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who carved out a career in the National Hockey League (NHL) and American Hockey League (AHL). Voros played in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota Wild, New York Rangers and Anaheim Ducks between 2007 and 2011.
Voros played amateur hockey in his hometown of Surrey, British Columbia with the Surrey Minor Hockey Association, also playing Nor-Wes Caps-Junior B of the PIJHL and Junior A with the Victoria Salsa of the BCHL. He was an 8th round draft pick by the New Jersey Devils in the 2001 NHL draft while playing for the Victoria Salsa.
Early Career and Development
Prior to turning professional, his junior career in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) with the Victoria Salsa (and a partial season with the Burnaby Bulldogs) featured 121 games, 47 goals, 57 assists, 104 points, and 481 penalty minutes, highlighted by a BCHL championship in 2000-01 and strong playoff performances (30 games, 14 goals, 13 assists, 27 points, 85 penalty minutes).
During his BCHL tenure, Voros physically matured into a 6 ft 4 in (193 cm), 220 lb (100 kg) left winger, developing into an enforcer role characterized by his willingness to engage in physical play and protect teammates, as evidenced by his accumulating over 480 penalty minutes across two full seasons with Victoria. This growth and style positioned him as a prospect with NHL potential.
Voros's sophomore year in 2002-03 was severely limited by health challenges, as he was diagnosed with a benign bone tumor in his leg early in the season, requiring surgery and causing him to miss most of the campaign.
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NHL Career
On March 1, 2007, the Minnesota Wild traded a seventh-round draft pick in 2008 to the New Jersey Devils for Voros.
Voros scored his first NHL goal, as a member of the Wild, against Roberto Luongo of the Vancouver Canucks on November 16, 2007, in his birthplace and hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He would go on to score seven goals and seven assists in 55 games during his rookie season.
During the 2007-08 season, Voros established himself as a key enforcer and energy-line forward for the Wild, playing 55 games and contributing physicality to the team's bottom-six forward group. The Wild qualified for the playoffs as the seventh seed in the Western Conference, facing the Colorado Avalanche in the first round.
Known for showing up to training camp in top fitness, he took this attitude and delivered a great camp in Anaheim where he played for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 2010-2011 season.
10 games into the season Anaheim put Voros on short term injured reserve. On the day after coming off injured reserve, Voros suffered a broken orbital bone on December 8, 2010, in a game in Vancouver.
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Career Statistics
Aaron Voros's professional hockey career spanned the National Hockey League (NHL) and American Hockey League (AHL), where he accumulated modest scoring totals alongside significant penalty minutes, reflecting his role as a physical forward.
Over four NHL seasons from 2007 to 2011, he appeared in 162 regular-season games, recording 18 goals, 19 assists, and 37 points, while accruing 395 penalty minutes.
In the AHL, Voros played 274 games from 2003 to 2012, posting 51 goals, 54 assists, 105 points, and 718 penalty minutes across multiple teams, including the Albany River Rats and Lowell Devils.
Aaron Voros Career Statistics Overview
| League | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points | Penalty Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCHL | 121 | 47 | 57 | 104 | 481 |
| AHL | 274 | 51 | 54 | 105 | 718 |
| NHL | 162 | 18 | 19 | 37 | 395 |
Personal Life and Post-Hockey Career
Voros is of Hungarian descent, was born at Vancouver's British Columbia Children's Hospital, and was raised in Surrey, British Columbia. His grandfather and grandmother emigrated from Hungary in 1956 and settled in Vancouver after leaving during the Hungarian Revolution.
In May 2011, Voros and his teammate Henrik Lundqvist opened their first restaurant in Manhattan called "Tiny's & the Bar Upstairs".
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Toward the end of his professional hockey career, Aaron Voros began transitioning into entrepreneurship, focusing initially on the hospitality sector in New York City.
Voros's business interests soon expanded into finance, where he served as President of Power Play Capital from 2014 to 2017, a firm involved in investments and advisory services. This role positioned him within New York's finance community, leveraging his post-hockey network to explore opportunities in various sectors.
In 2019, Voros assumed the role of Managing Director of APN Athletics, a specialized division within APN focused on mental health support for professional athletes.
Voros maintains a keen interest in fitness, a discipline he emphasized throughout his professional career and continues to promote through wellness initiatives in his post-playing endeavors. His philanthropic efforts center on mental health awareness, particularly for athletes grappling with addiction and behavioral challenges. Voros advocates for accessible support systems, informed by his own experiences in high-pressure professional sports environments.
Voros actively participates in NHL alumni activities, including charity events that foster community and mentorship opportunities. In the New York Rangers Alumni Classic presented by Northwell, he has played in benefit games supporting the Northwell Health Foundation's behavioral health initiatives for youth, including the 2023 event that raised $50,000 to expand child and adolescent mental health services and the 2024 event. These gatherings allow him to connect with former teammates and share insights on career longevity with emerging players.