Kyle Wagner
Senior Forward
Hometown: St. Francis, MN
Last Team: MN Magicians (NAHL)
Major: Global Business Leadership
Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, life has been very different, and it has taken time to adjust to. My usual day consists of waking up around 9:30 a.m. for class. After my roommates and I are all done with classes, we try our best to get outside and do something active. We have been battling out on the tennis courts and the golf course.
My 4-year experience at SJU has been the highlight of my life so far. I have met life-long friends that I cherish every day. I have also been able to receive an education from one of the most pristine colleges in Minnesota. The last 4 years have shaped me into the person that I am today.
Being on the Saint John’s Hockey team has been a great privilege. An example of the type of hockey team that we have here is one season we had the highest GPA out of all sports, and we had a chance at the MIAC Championship. Being alongside guys who are that committed to hockey and their education is why our culture is so valuable. My most memorable experience of my hockey career was the 4-overtime game against Augsburg in the 2018-19 season. Although we didn’t come out on top, we gave everything we had, and it was such a ride getting to that game.
I first off want to thank my parents for the support through my career. Unfortunately, I chose one of the most expensive sports to play. And they haven’t complained once. They are always the first people I want to talk to after a game and the first people I want to talk to when something doesn’t go my way. The hours and hours in vehicles to come watch me play is something I will cherish forever. My sister has also been there for me from day one. And I have always been there for her to support her career. I have had amazing coaches throughout the last 10 years. And of course, the last 4 years the best trainer in hockey (Holly Blenker). Doug, Thorson and Hommerding have also made the last 4 years amazing.
In the near future I hope to sign with a professional team in either the East Coast Hockey League or somewhere in Europe. I hope to play a few years of professional hockey and then move into a sales position somewhere.
Thank you,
Kyle Wagner
