The Kelowna Knights have not done a lot of winning in the past, well, many seasons, to be frank. But last season the team showed significant signs of improvement, and there was optimism in the locker room for the first time in what felt like forever. The team had a winning record in the regular season that propelled them into a first round playoff matchup against the Great Falls Grizzlies. The Knights' momentum continued as they dispatched the Grizzlies in 6 games setting up a round 2 matchup against Regina.

This was the furthest Gagner had ever been in the playoffs in his career, and he was excited to do some damage against the Elk. The Knights got off to a bad start, dropping the first two games of the series. Gagner helped the team claw back to a game 7. The team went down 4-1 when Gagner scored one for Kelowna, giving the team some hope. Regina eventually scored their 5th goal and crushed any hope that Gagner's goal may have created. He was crushed, his first taste of heartbreak in what has so far been a disappointing career. Next season luckily presents another opportunity for Gagner and the Knights, as they hope to channel this disappointment into future success.

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