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#27 Aaron Gagnon
Pos: Center
D.O.B.: 4/24/86
From: Armstrong, BC
Height: 5'11
Weight: 189
Shoots: Right
Drafted: 2004 draft 8th rnd, 240th by Phoenix (NHL)
Acquired: Assigned by Dallas (NHL) 10/3/08
Personal:
Plus: Speedy, aggressive forward... Good balance, low center of gravity, tough to knock off puck... Great penalty killer... Energetic... A hard worker with excellent determination... Smart player, reads the play well... Effective forechecker... Good two-way skills...
Minus: Offensive Skill set does not translate to higher levels... Undersized... Injury Prone...
Organizational Comments:
What GRC says: 2008-09: Gagnon seized a regular spot in the lineup over the second half with his speed and determination. He picked up his offense, netting 14 points in the second half, but it was his defensive work that got him playing time. The hustling forward was a regular on the penalty kill, and centered a fourth line known for its aggressive forecheck. Aaron will be moving on next season, joining the Stars new affiliate in Austin.
Summer 2008: Gagnon needs to prove he can be an everyday player at the AHL level, but he does have the tools to do it. He plays in a variety of roles and has some leadership to boot. If he can't beat out a player in GR he will most likely be loaned out to the ECHL again.
Role: Energy Forward
Projection: NHL 4th Liner

Statistics:
Season Team Lge GP G A PTS PIM +/- GP G A PTS PIM +/-
2001-02 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 2 0 0 0 0 2
2002-03 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 60 5 13 18 14 1 15 3 2 5 4 0
2003-04 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 63 21 15 36 29 18
2004-05 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 72 31 34 65 29 28 12 4 5 9 16 5
2005-06 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 62 24 21 45 40 8 7 5 3 8 6 6
2006-07 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 59 42 38 80 58 27 11 6 2 8 10 -4
2007-08 Idaho Steelheads ECHL 22 7 14 21 4 8 4 1 1 2 2 -1
Iowa Stars AHL 25 0 1 1 8 -1
2008-09 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 61 8 11 19 28 6 10 1 2 3 2 2
Griffins Totals 61 8111928610 1 2 3 22

Transactions
10/3/08 Assigned by Dallas (NHL)
5/11/08 Recalled by Dallas (NHL)