| Aaron
Gagnon |
| Vital Info |
Born: April 24, 1986 in Armstrong, British Columbia
Height/Weight: 5-11/189 pounds
Position: Center
Shoots: Right
Signed as a free agent by the Dallas Stars on February 2, 2007 |
| 2007-08 season |
| Split his time between the AHL and ECHL. He had one
assist in 25 games with Iowa of the AHL. He registered seven goals and
14 assists in 22 games with Idaho of the ECHL. He had one goal and one
assist in four playoff games for Idaho. Missed the first part of the
season due to a high ankle sprain. |
| Background |
| In 2006-07 Gagnon led the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League in
both goals (42), points (80) and plus/minus rating (+27) while playing
in 59 games. He had six goals, two assists and a minus-four rating
in 11 playoff games. He won the WHL's Brad Hornung Trophy, which honors
the league's Most Sportsmanlike Player. He was the Western Conference
nominee for the WHL Player of the Year Award. Was selected to the WHL
Western Conference First All Star Team. ... Played for the Dallas Stars at the Traverse City Prospects
Tournament in September 2006. ... Despite missing ten games due to injury, Gagnon led Seattle (WHL) in
scoring with 45 points (24 goals, 21 assists) in 62 games. Led the team
with 12 power play goals and was tied for second on the club with a
plus-16 rating. Gagnon had five goals and three assists in seven playoff
games. ... In 2004-05 he led Seattle (WHL) in
scoring with 65 points (31 goals, 34 assists) in 72 games. Was a
plus-28.... Drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the eighth round (240th
overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.... Registered 36 points (21 goals,
15 assists) in 63 games with Seattle (WHL) in 2003-04. Led team with
plus-18 rating.... Scored 5 goals and had 13 assists in 60 games in
rookie season with Seattle (WHL) in 2002-03.... |
| Scouting Report |
| An excellent skater with very good speed and acceleration. Has good
balance and can be tough to knock off his feet. Good two-way player who
is an effective forechecker and responsible defensively. Willing to take a hit to make a play. Has
good skills and is a good faceoff guy. Smart player with good leadership ability.
|
| Career Stats |
| Season |
Team |
GP |
G |
A |
PTS |
PIM |
| 2002-03 |
Seattle (WHL) |
60 |
5 |
13 |
18 |
14 |
| 2003-04 |
Seattle (WHL) |
63 |
21 |
15 |
36 |
29 |
| 2004-05 |
Seattle (WHL) |
72 |
31 |
34 |
65 |
29 |
| 2005-06 |
Seattle (WHL) |
62 |
24 |
21 |
45 |
40 |
| 2006-07 |
Seattle (WHL) |
59 |
42 |
38 |
80 |
58 |
| 2007-08 |
Iowa (AHL) |
25 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
8 |
| 2007-08 |
Idaho (ECHL) |
22 |
7 |
14 |
21 |
4 |
|
