Drew Bagnall (born October 26, 1983) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played briefly with the Minnesota Wild in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Drew Bagnall
Bagnall with the Rochester Americans in 2013
Born (1983-10-26) October 26, 1983 (age 41)
Oakbank, Manitoba, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Minnesota Wild
NHL draft 195th overall, 2003
Dallas Stars
Playing career 2007–2015

Playing career

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Bagnall played four seasons for St. Lawrence University and five years in the minor leagues. In April 2011, at the age of 27, Bagnall made his NHL debut playing for the Minnesota Wild against the Edmonton Oilers.[1] He primarily played as Captain with the Wild's AHL affiliate, the Houston Aeros.

On July 6, 2013, Bagnall left the Wild organization and signed a two-year, two way contract as a free agent with the Buffalo Sabres.[2] Bagnall spent the entirety of his time in the Sabres organization with the Rochester Americans, serving as team Captain.

As a free agent, Bagnall announced his retirement from professional hockey on August 31, 2015.[3]

Career statistics

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    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2000–01 Battlefords North Stars SJHL 59 5 22 27 167
2001–02 Battlefords North Stars SJHL 60 16 23 39 247
2002–03 Battlefords North Stars SJHL 59 17 47 64 252 4 0 1 1 4
2003–04 St. Lawrence University ECAC 40 5 13 18 61
2004–05 St. Lawrence University ECAC 37 7 12 19 68
2005–06 St. Lawrence University ECAC 24 1 9 10 32
2006–07 St. Lawrence University ECAC 39 6 19 25 74
2007–08 Reading Royals ECHL 10 1 2 3 32
2007–08 Manchester Monarchs AHL 54 1 11 12 115 4 0 0 0 4
2008–09 Manchester Monarchs AHL 79 0 6 6 150
2009–10 Manchester Monarchs AHL 58 2 10 12 113 16 0 3 3 21
2010–11 Houston Aeros AHL 72 0 2 2 112 24 1 1 2 22
2010–11 Minnesota Wild NHL 2 0 0 0 4
2011–12 Houston Aeros AHL 72 2 12 14 98 4 0 0 0 8
2012–13 Houston Aeros AHL 47 1 5 6 88 5 0 0 0 6
2013–14 Rochester Americans AHL 51 0 6 6 88
2014–15 Rochester Americans AHL 41 3 9 12 62
2015–16 Bentley Generals ChHL 5 0 0 0 14
AHL totals 474 9 61 70 826 53 1 4 5 61
NHL totals 2 0 0 0 4

Awards and honors

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Award Year
College
All-ECAC Hockey First Team 2006–07
AHCA East First-Team All-American 2006–07
ECAC Hockey All-Tournament Team 2007 [4]

References

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  1. ^ "Wild rookie called up in time for free-for-all". Minnesota Star Tribune. April 8, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2011.
  2. ^ "Sabres sign defencemen Sulzer, Bagnall". Buffalo Sabres. July 6, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  3. ^ "Former Amerks Captain Bagnall calling quits". Democrat and Chronicle. August 31, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
  4. ^ "All-Tournament Honors" (PDF). ECAC Hockey. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by ECAC Hockey Player of the Year
2006–07
Succeeded by
Preceded by ECAC Hockey Best Defensive Defenseman
2006–07
Succeeded by