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Aaron Gagnon
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Aaron Gagnon (born April 24, 1986 in Armstrong, British Columbia) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Iowa Stars of the American Hockey League.
Gagnon was drafted in the 8th round, 240th overall by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.On February 2, 2007, Gagnon signed a 3-year contract with the Dallas Stars.[1]
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Gagnon was drafted in the 5th round, 83rd overall by the Seattle Thunderbirds in the 2001 WHL Bantam Draft.[2] In the season immediately following the draft, Gagnon played in 2 games with the Thunderbirds, while spending most of the season with his North Okanagan Midget AA team of the BCAHA where he scored 59 goals and 118 points in only 41 games to lead the team in scoring.[3] One year later, Gagnon began his rookie season with Seattle.In 60 games, Gagnon scored 18 points while adding another 5 points in 15 playoff games.Gagnon's sophomore season was a large improvement over his rookie campaign.With 36 points in 63 games, Gagnon doubled his previous seasons' point total.Gagnon's defensive game also improved, as he led the Thunderbirds in plus/minus with a plus-18.[3]
Gagnon's third season in the WHL proved to be one of his most successful.After setting new career highs in goals (31), assists (34), and points (65) in 72 games, Gagnon was named to the WHL West First All-Star Team and was named the Western Conference nomination for the Brad Hornung Trophy as the WHL's most sportsmanlike player of the year,[4] an award he ultimately lost to Kris Russell of the Medicine Hat Tigers.[5]
On September 22, 2005, just prior to the start of his fourth full WHL season, Gagnon was named captain of the Thunderbirds.[6]
Gagnon's final season with the Thunderbirds was arguably the best of his WHL career.Serving once again as the Thunderbirds' captain, Gagnon finished the season with career highs in goals (42), assists (38), and points (80) in only 59 games.During the season, Gagnon was twice named the Boston Pizza WHL Player of the Week and was also named the Husky WHL Player of the Month for December.[7] At the completion of the regular season, Gagnon was named to the WHL West First All-Star Team[8] and was the Western Conference nomination for both the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy as the WHL's MVP, and the Brad Hornung Trophy as the WHL's most sportsmanlike player of the year.[9] For the second time in his WHL career, Gagnon lost out on an award to Kris Russell of the Medicine Hat Tigers, loosing the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy; however, Gagnon did manage to win his first Brad Hornung Trophy.[10]During the season, Gagnon was twice named the Boston Pizza WHL Player of the Week and was also named the Husky WHL Player of the Month for December.[7] At the completion of the regular season, Gagnon was named to the WHL West First All-Star Team[8] and was the Western Conference nomination for both the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy as the WHL's MVP, and the Brad Hornung Trophy as the WHL's most sportsmanlike player of the year.[9] For the second time in his WHL career, Gagnon lost out on an award to Kris Russell of the Medicine Hat Tigers, loosing the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy; however, Gagnon did manage to win his first Brad Hornung Trophy.[10]
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On April 1, 2004, Gagnon was named to the Canadian roster for the 2004 IIHF World U18 Championships in Minsk, Belarus.[11]
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^ a b Aaron Gagnon.Seattle Thunderbirds.Retrieved on 2007 - 05-11. ^ Western Hockey League (23 March 2005).WHL Announces 2004-05 Award Finalists and Conference All-Star Teams.Press release.Retrieved on 2007 - 05-11. ^ Western Hockey League (4 May 2005).Western Hockey League Announces 2004-05 Annual Award Winners.Press release.Retrieved on 2007 - 05-11. ^ "Gagnon named T-Birds 2005-06 captain", OurSports Central, 22 September 2005.Retrieved on 2007 - 05-11. ^ Western Hockey League (26 February 2007).Aaron Gagnon, Seattle Thunderbirds: Feb 19 - Feb 25.Press release.Retrieved on 2007 - 05-11. ^ Western Hockey League (22 March 2007).WHL Announces 2006-07 Conference All Star Teams.Press release.Retrieved on 2007 - 05-11. ^ Western Hockey League (18 April 2007).Gagnon and Russell Named WHL Player of the Year Finalists.
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"Gagnon, Beach take home WHL awards", The Seattle Times, 8 February 2007.Retrieved on 2007 - 05-11. ^ Hockey Canada (1 April 2004).Canada's 2004 World Under-18 Championship Roster Named.Press release.Retrieved on 2007 - 05-11.
[edit] External links
Official Iowa Stars profile Aaron Gagnon's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database