Records and Awards
Gait set many NLL scoring records during his career.
Gait was named NLL MVP six times, including five consecutive seasons. Other than Gary Gait, only John Tavares (3 times) has ever won the award more than once.
He was also given the NLL Sportsmanship Award twice, in 2004 (tie with Peter Lough) and 2005.
NLL Weekly and Monthly Awards:
- Player of the Week (1994–2001) – 7 times
- Overall Player of the Week (2002–present) – 6 times
- Offensive Player of the Week (2002–present) – 3 times
- Player of the Month – 6 times
Gait was named the MLL MVP his final season in 2005, sharing it with Mark Millon. That season he also led the league in goals and points with 42 goals and 21 assists for 63 points.
MLL Weekly Awards:
- Offensive Player of the Week – 2 times
Gary along with his twin brother Paul Gait will be inducted into their home province's highest honour in 2011. The British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame will place the legendary brothers into its Hall on September 13, 2011 in a ceremony in Vancouver, BC.
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