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Western Michigan UniversityYear: 1987See School Profile Page
Wayne Gagne In his Senior year he led the CCHA league in scoring as a defenseman, and was a Two Time Div. I, 1st Team All American. He was the Hockey News Runner Up for the Top U.S College Player of the Year. In the year 2001 Wayne was voted to the Western Michigan University Hall of Fame and in the year 2013 during the final weekend of the NCAA -CCHA Division, he was voted to the CCHA All Time 1st Team , along with George McPhee, Kip Miller, Brendan Morrison, Andy Greene and Ryan Miller (Vancouver Canucks). When he graduated from University he left with 8 NCAA records to his name and played 7 years professionally. Wayne skated with the Canadian Olympic Team under the guidance of Dave King, and then went on to sign with the Montreal Canadians. He played in the AHL, the IHL, and won a championship with the Branford Smoke in the Colonial League. He ended his career in Europe playing in the Elite leagues in Switzerland, Holland, and Denmark. Wayne continues to enjoy hockey as the Owner, Program Director, and Head Instructor at Draft Choice Hockey.

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