Austin Wagner

Austin Wagner
Born (1997-06-23) June 23, 1997
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team Los Angeles Kings
NHL Draft 99th overall, 2015
Los Angeles Kings
Playing career 2017–present

Austin Wagner (born June 23, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League (NHL). Wagner was drafted by the Kings in the fourth round, 99th overall, in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Wagner was drafted in the 5th round of the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft by the Regina Pats.[1] While playing with the Pats, Wagner was drafted 99th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.[2]

On March 6, 2017, Wagner signed an entry level contract with the Los Angeles Kings.[3] During the off-season prior to the 2017–18 season, Wagner required shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum and dislocated bicep tendon.[4] After he was medically cleared to play, Wagner was assigned to the Kings American Hockey League affiliate, the Ontario Reign.[5]

Having made the Los Angeles Kings opening night roster for the 2018–19 season, Wagner made his NHL debut on October 5, 2018, in a 3–2 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks.[6]

International play

Wagner played for Team Calgary North at the 2012 Alberta Cup[7] and Team Alberta at the 2012 Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup.[8]

Wagner was selected to attend the Canadian National Junior Team camp prior to the 2017 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships but failed to make the final roster.[9]

Personal life

Wagner grew up in Calgary with parents Kevin and Linda and older brother Tyler.[10]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2012–13 Calgary Northstars AMHL 28 7 3 10 30 2 0 0 0 15
2012–13 Regina Pats WHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2013–14 Regina Pats WHL 42 1 1 2 18 2 0 0 0 0
2014–15 Regina Pats WHL 61 20 19 39 53 9 1 2 3 8
2015–16 Regina Pats WHL 70 28 34 62 84 12 3 6 9 12
2016–17 Regina Pats WHL 64 30 36 66 94 22 16 5 21 29
2017–18 Ontario Reign AHL 50 10 7 17 62 3 0 0 0 2
AHL totals 50 10 7 17 62 3 0 0 0 2

References

  1. ↑ "Draft Day Recap". reginapats.com. May 3, 2012. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Austin Wagner Drafted 99th Overall". reginapats.com. June 27, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Austin Wagner Signs Contract With LA Kings". reginapats.com. March 6, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
  4. ↑ Harder, Greg (July 12, 2017). "Pats' Wagner faces long road to recovery from shoulder surgery". Regina Leader Post. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  5. ↑ "KINGS PROSPECT AUSTIN WAGNER MEDICALLY CLEARED AND ASSIGNED TO REIGN". ontarioreign.com. December 2, 2017. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  6. ↑ Zupke, Curtis (October 5, 2018). "Kings' rally falls short against Sharks in 3-2 overtime loss in season opener". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
  7. ↑ "2012 Alberta Cup NORTHWEST TEAM ROSTER" (pdf). hockeyalberta.ca. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  8. ↑ "TEAM ALBERTA U16" (pdf). hockeyalberta.ca. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  9. ↑ Farrell, Sean (December 13, 2016). "Canada reduces WJC roster to 27". NHL.com. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  10. ↑ Vanstone, Rob (December 16, 2013). "Calgarian Wagner pumped about playing in the Saddledome as he visits with the Regina Pats". Calgary Herald. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
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