On Hockey Night In Canada, Brown appeared with Louis DeBrusk and Scott Oake in the After Hours segment.
During his time in the league, he would elaborate on his relationships with the duo. A friend of Brown's was long-time Toronto Maple Leafs equipment employee, "Pistol" Peter Flagler, who has Down's syndrome.
According to a documentary done by Christine Simpson in 2018, Brown and Flagler's friendship began in high school and persisted as Flagler joined the Maple Leafs staff and Brown was drafted.
Both Brown and Flagler played for the Marlies at the same time, with Flagler playing in the AHL at the time.
Flagler and Brown maintain a regular contract despite Brown's travels around the league from team to team.
He grew close with his Uncle Doug because he lived with Brown and his dad for a while, and he had Down syndrome. As a result, Brown has maintained a strong connection to the community.
He was also promoted to the Maple Leafs' equipment staff over time, where he is an assistant.
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