Football
Name: Guillaume Gagnier
University: Saint Mary's
Hometown: Laval, Que.
High school / Cegep: Vanier College
Position: OL
Academic program: Commerce,
Accounting/Finance
Year of eligibility: 5
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 275lbs
Key stats 2012:
- Started all games.
Awards & honours (since start of CIS career):
- 2011 AUS all-star (OL)
- 2012 AUS all-star (OL)
- 2012 Saint Mary's Lineman of the Year
PROFILE
Heading into his final year at Saint Mary's, offensive lineman Guillaume Gagnier looks to be the leader of the offensive unit. His game intensity and level of preparation make him a team leader and favorite.
The 6-foot-2, 275-lb native of Laval, Que., will hold his teammates accountable and ensure the squad builds on last year's momentum in the run game and pass protection.
"My goal for 2013 is to build on every game and to carry us through the post-season," says Gagnier.
Gagnier's efforts in 2011 and 2012 earned him a spot on the AUS all-star squad each year and he was also selected as the 2012 Saint Mary's Huskies lineman of the year.
Saint Mary's head coach Perry Marchese on Guillaume Gagnier:
"Guillaume is one of the most dedicated student-athletes I have had the pleasure of coaching."
"His focus on academics, efforts in the gym and on the football field make him a coach's dream."
"He is one of our team leaders and is passionate about making himself and the players around him better every day."
Getting to know Guillaume Gagnier:
Nickname: GG
What brought you to Saint Mary's?
The athletic tradition of excellence the university has,
the opportunity to study in the top business school in Atlantic
Canada as well as the chance to develop a professional proficiency
in English.
Best moment in a Huskies uniform:
2009 Homecoming against Sherbrooke and 2012 semifinal
against StFX. I had a great time with my fellow linemen.
One thing I can't live without:
Nicholas Cage
My dream job is:
Wedding Planner
AUS fans might not know...
I turned down a D1 scholarship for the University of
Detroit Mercy fencing team to play for Saint Mary's.
Favorites:
1. Pastime/Hobby: I am an avid collector of samurai
swords and tribal dream catchers.
2. Food: Strawberry ice cream with Froot Loops
3. TV show: The Littlest Hobo
4. Movie: Party Mamas
5. Sport: Football
6. Pro team: Grave Digger
7. Pro athlete: Sean Michael