Gagne Signs ATO With Norfolk

With the Rimouski Oceanic eliminated, the American Hockey League’s Norfolk Admirals announced yesterday that they have signed former Saint John Sea Dogs defenseman Kevin Gagne to an Amateur Tryout Contract.

The Admirals' NHL parent club, the Anaheim Ducks, signed Gagne to a three-year, entry-level contract on March 6.

Gagne, who the Sea Dogs traded to Rimouski in December, had six goals and 31 assists 31 regular season games with the Oceanic in the second half. He added a goal and an assist in six playoff games as the Gatineau Olympiques upset the Oceanic in the first-round.

The 20-year old spent four-and-a-half seasons with Saint John, helping the Sea Dogs win three regular season titles, two President’s Cups, and a Memorial Cup.

Gagne is nominated for the QMJHL’s best defenseman award. The annual Golden Puck Awards take place tonight in Montreal.

As for the Admirals, they currently sit ninth in the AHL’s Eastern Conference with a 33-30-4-1 record. Their next game is on Friday against the Binghamton Senators.

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