In his second season with the Wizards, the '99 native of Canada has played in 76 career games in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL), tallying 18 points on the blue line.

"Gabe has been one of the hardest working players we've ever had in this program," said Wizards head coach and general manager Freddy Meyer. "Kory [Falite] and I are very happy with the way he's developed since the beginning of last year. It feels like every game he gets stronger and stronger, and it's a true credit to his work ethic both on and off the ice. We are really looking forward to following him at the next level."

Gagnon is the first commit of the season for the Wizards and the third EHL defensemen so far this year that has chosen the Mustangs hockey program. Gagnon will be joined by Justin Vickers (New Jersey 87's) and Jack Goodman (New Hampshire Avalanche) on the blue line, when he arrives on campus next fall. With this decision now behind him, Gagnon took some time to give thanks to everyone that helped him along the way.

"I am so proud to announce my commitment to further my academic and athletic careers at Stevenson University," said Gagnon. "I want to thank Freddy [Meyer], Kory [Falite], and the Wizards for working with me for the past two seasons, and preparing me for the college hockey level. I want to send a special thank you to my parents and family for always being there for me, and helping make this a reality. I am very excited about the opportunity that Coach Dawes and Coach Peffall have given me, and I can not wait to be part of something so exciting."

Gagnon and the Wizards hit the holiday break in 7th place in the New England Conference. With just 15 games remaining in the regular season, the Wizards will need a big push in the 2nd half, in order to secure their spot in the 2020 EHL Playoffs.

Learn more about the Wizards on the team's official website, and check out the full 2019-20 NCAA commitment list.