The Aaron Voros file

By Patrick Reusse, Star Tribune

Last update: December 6, 2007 - 7:43 PM

Position: Left wing

Born: July 21, 1981 in Vancouver, B.C.

College: Three seasons at Alaska Fairbanks.

Drafted: New Jersey, 10th round (No. 229 overall) in 2001.

Acquired: From New Jersey on March 1, 2007, for the Wild's seventh-round draft selection next June.

Nicknames: "Scarecrow,'' because he's 6-3 and used to be skinny, and "Mo,'' because of his facial resemblance to NHL star Mike Modano.

Notable tattoo: "Respect'' and "Honour'' on his chest, in Olde English script. "Myself and some of my friends got these together a few years ago,'' he said. "Not hockey teammates, but guys I grew up with. Means just what it says -- respect each other, treat each other with honor.''

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