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Rutger McGroarty
McGroarty at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics
Born (2004-03-30) March 30, 2004 (age 20)
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Left wing/Center
Shoots Left
NHL team Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL draft 14th overall, 2022
Winnipeg Jets

Rutger McGroarty (born March 30, 2004) is an American ice hockey winger for the the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the first round, 14th overall, by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Playing career

Early years

McGroarty spent two seasons with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP). He was the first player from the state of Nebraska to play for the USNTDP.[2] During the 2020–21 season, he recorded 20 goals and 21 assists in 53 games. The following season, McGroarty recorded 35 goals and 34 assists in 54 games, leading the team in goals, and fourth in points with 69.[3] He competed at the 2022 BioSteel All-American Game where he recorded an assist and a goal with 2:37 left in regulation to force overtime. He was subsequently named the game's MVP.[4]

In July 2022, McGroarty was selected in the first round, 14th overall, by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, becoming the highest drafted player from the state of Nebraska surpassing Jake Guentzel (77th overall, 2013).[5][2]

Collegiate

McGroarty committed to play college ice hockey for the Michigan Wolverines of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) beginning in the 2022–23 season.[6] During his freshman season, he recorded 18 goals and 21 assists in 39 games.

McGroarty was named the Hockey Commissioners Association co-Player of the Month for the opening month of the 2023–24 season. He led the nation in scoring during October, finishing with 15 points in eight games (five goals and 10 assists). He had at least one point in seven games, including the first five of the season, to extend his point-scoring streak to a career-high 13 games. In the eight games he played, he had multiple points in five. He also scored two game-winning goals and two power-play goals and led the team in shots with 33.[7] McGroarty was named the Hockey Commissioners Association Player of the Month for the month of January 2024, averaging 2.67 points per game. He recorded three goals and 13 assists, scoring in all six games, and had multiple points in five of the games.[8][9] He would finish his sophomore season with 16 goals and 36 assists in 36 games played. His 52 points ranked second on the team in scoring, whereas his 1.59 points per game ranked fourth in the nation. Following the season, McGroarty was named to the All-Big Ten First team, and named an AHCA West Second Team All-American.[10][11]

Collectively, he finished his collegiate career with 34 goals, 57 assists and 91 points in 75 games for the Wolverines.[12]

Professional

Prior to the 2024–25 season, reports emerged that McGroarty refused to sign with Winnipeg, with the team beginning to explore trade options.[13] On August 22, 2024, McGroarty was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Brayden Yager.[14][15] Following the trade, he immediately signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Penguins.[16][17]

International play

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Sweden
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Canada
World U18 Championships
Silver medal – second place 2022 Germany

McGroarty represented the United States at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics and won a silver medal.[18]

McGroarty represented the United States at the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he was scoreless in five games.[19] He again represented the United States at the 2022 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he served as team captain and recorded eight goals and one assist in six games and won a silver medal.[20]

On December 12, 2022, McGroarty was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team to compete at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[21] During the tournament he recorded one goal and six assists in seven games and won a bronze medal.[22]

On December 16, 2023, McGroarty was again named to Team USA's roster to compete at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he served as team captain. During the tournament he recorded five goals and four assists in seven games and won a gold medal.[23] He was the first forward to captain a U.S. National Junior Team since Joey Anderson in 2018.[24]

Personal life

McGroarty was raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. His father, Jim, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman from Mississauga, Ontario, while his mother, Cindy, is a native Nebraskan.[25] The family moved to Michigan before McGroarty joined the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP).[25]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2020–21 U.S. National Development Team USHL 53 20 21 41 34 — — — — —
2021–22 U.S. National Development Team USHL 54 35 34 69 65 — — — — —
2022–23 University of Michigan B1G 39 18 21 39 18 — — — — —
2023–24 University of Michigan B1G 36 16 36 52 6 — — — — —
NCAA totals 75 34 57 91 24 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2021 United States U18 5th 5 0 0 0 2
2022 United States U18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 6 8 1 9 27
2023 United States WJC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 7 1 6 7 0
2024 United States WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 5 4 9 10
Junior totals 25 14 11 25 39

Awards and honors

Award Year Ref
College
Big Ten All-Tournament Team 2023, 2024 [26][27]
All-Big Ten First Team 2024 [28]
AHCA West Second Team All-American 2024 [29]

References

  1. ^ McNeil, Kristy (July 7, 2022). "Nazar, McGroarty Selected Back-to-Back in First Round of NHL Draft". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Wheeler, Scott (November 29, 2021). "Meet Rutger McGroarty, the Nebraska kid making history on his way to the 2022 NHL Draft". The Athletic. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  3. ^ Scheder-Kimelman, Adam (June 14, 2022). "McGroarty's off-ice work paying off ahead of 2022 NHL Draft". NHL.com. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  4. ^ Robinson, Tom (January 25, 2022). "Hard Work for Rutger McGroarty Pays Off with MVP Performance at BioSteel All-American Game". biosteelallamericangame.com. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
  5. ^ Michelson, Lauren (July 7, 2022). "Lincoln native Rutger McGroarty selected 14th overall in NHL draft". KLKN-TV. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  6. ^ Gray, Tim (July 6, 2022). "Rutger McGroarty grew up with the Lincoln Stars. Now, he's waiting to hear his named called during the NHL Draft". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  7. ^ McNeil, Kristy (November 1, 2023). "Awards and Honors: McGroarty Named National Co-Player of the Month". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  8. ^ McNeil, Kristy (February 6, 2024). "Awards and Honors: McGroarty named HCA Player of the Month". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  9. ^ "Abby Hustler and Rutger McGroarty Top HCA Monthly Honors". HockeyCommissioners.com. February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  10. ^ Goldman, Lys (March 20, 2024). "Brindley, multiple Michigan hockey players earn Big Ten postseason honors". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  11. ^ "Men's CCM/AHCA Hockey Division I All-Americans Announced". AHCAHockey.com. April 12, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  12. ^ "Penguins Acquire Forward Rutger McGroarty from the Winnipeg Jets in Exchange for Brayden Yager". Pittsburgh Penguins. August 22, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  13. ^ Ates, Murat (June 22, 2024). "What I'm hearing about why Winnipeg Jets top prospect Rutger McGroarty is in trade talks". The Athletic. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  14. ^ "Jets trade Michigan star McGroarty to Penguins for Yager". TSN.ca. August 22, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  15. ^ Shilton, Kristen (August 22, 2024). "Jets trade Rutger McGroarty to Penguins for Brayden Yager". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  16. ^ "McGroarty traded to Penguins by Jets for Yager". NHL.com. August 22, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  17. ^ Ates, Murat; Yohe, Josh; Wheeler, Scott; West, Jenna (August 22, 2024). "Penguins acquire Rutger McGroarty from Jets, sign him to 3-year entry-level deal". The Athletic. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  18. ^ Scheder-Bieschin, Gabrielle (January 22, 2020). "Men's Ice Hockey Team Secures Silver At Youth Olympic Games". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on March 17, 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  19. ^ Spiegel, Jackie (April 26, 2021). "IIHF U18 Men's World Championship 2021: Rosters, NHL draft status, jersey numbers for all 10 teams". sportingnews.com. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  20. ^ McNeil, Kristy (April 21, 2022). "Six Incoming Wolverines to Compete at U18 World Championships". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  21. ^ Kimelman, Adam (December 12, 2022). "2023 World Junior Championship rosters". NHL.com. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  22. ^ McNeil, Kristy (January 2, 2023). "Wolverines at the 2023 World Junior Championship: Fantilli and Canada Win Gold; USA Takes Bronze". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  23. ^ Morreale, Mike G. (December 16, 2023). "Gauthier leads United States 2024 World Junior roster". NHL.com. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  24. ^ "McGroarty Named Captain of U.S. National Junior Team". teamusa.usahockey.com. USA Hockey. December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  25. ^ a b Clipperton, Joshua (December 31, 2023). "Jets prospect McGroarty savouring 2nd world juniors appearance with U.S. team". CBC News. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  26. ^ "2023 Big Ten Hockey Tournament All-Tournament Team" (PDF). BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. March 18, 2023. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 19, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  27. ^ "2024 Big Ten Hockey Tournament All-Tournament Team" (PDF). BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. March 23, 2024. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 24, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  28. ^ "Big Ten Conference Announces Hockey Postseason Awards". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. March 19, 2024. Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  29. ^ "Top 25 men's college hockey players earn distinction as CCM/AHCA Hockey All-Americans for 2023-24 season". USCHO.com. April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
Awards and achievements
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