July 2, 2010

Bagnall Goes Wild

SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed former St. Lawrence defenseman Drew Bagnall to a one-year, two-way contract.

“We are excited about the quality depth Drew brings to the organization,” said Aeros General Manager/Minnesota Wild Assistant to the General Manager Jim Mill. “(Drew) not only is coming a off career year, but exhibits great leadership both on and off the ice.”

Bagnall, 26 (10/26/83), captained the Manchester Monarchs of the AHL in 2009-10, tying a career high with 12 points (1-11=12) and adding 113 (PIM) in 58 games. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound native of Oakbank, Mtb., added three assists and 21 PIM in 16 playoff games last season. Bagnall, who has totaled 30 points (3-27=30) and 378 PIM in 191 games during three seasons in the AHL, was originally selected by Dallas in the sixth round (No. 195 overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Bagnall played collegiately at St. Lawrence University and totaled 72 points (19-53=72) and 235 PIM over four seasons.