Rutger McGroarty

Rutger McGroarty (born March 30, 2004) is an American collegiate ice hockey right wing for the University of Michigan of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was drafted 14th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

Rutger McGroarty
McGroarty at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics
Born (2004-03-30) March 30, 2004
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Left
NCAA team University of Michigan
NHL Draft 14th overall, 2022
Winnipeg Jets

Playing career

McGroarty spent two seasons with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. He was the first player from the state of Nebraska to play for the national development program.[1] During the 2020–21 season, he recorded 20 goals and 21 assists in 53 games. During the 2021–22 season, he recorded 35 goals and 34 assists in 54 games. He led the team in goals, and ranked fourth in points with 69.[2] 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.[3]

McGroarty committed to play college ice hockey for the Michigan Wolverines during the 2022–23 season.[4] He was drafted 14th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.[5]

International play
Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place2023 Canada
World U18 Championships
Silver medal – second place2022 Germany

McGroarty represented the United States at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics and won a silver medal.[6]

McGroarty represented the United States at the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he was scoreless in five games.[7] 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.[8]

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.[9] During the tournament he recorded one goal and six assists in seven games and won a bronze medal.[10]

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 3918213918 —————
NCAA totals 39 18 21 39 18 — — — — —

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
Junior totals 18 9 7 16 29

Awards and honors
Award Year
College
Big Ten All-Tournament Team 2023 [11]

References
  1. 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.
  2. Scheder-Kimelman, Adam (June 14, 2022). "McGroarty's off-ice work paying off ahead of 2022 NHL Draft". NHL.com. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. McNeil, Kristy (July 7, 2022). "Nazar, McGroarty Selected Back-to-Back in First Round of NHL Draft". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. McNeil, Kristy (April 21, 2022). "Six Incoming Wolverines to Compete at U18 World Championships". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  9. Kimelman, Adam (December 12, 2022). "2023 World Junior Championship rosters". NHL.com. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  10. 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.
  11. "2023 Big Ten Hockey Tournament All-Tournament Team" (PDF). BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
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