Emma Gentry

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Emma Gentry
Born (2002-10-23) October 23, 2002 (age 22)
Alpena, Michigan, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
PWHL team Toronto Sceptres
Playing career 2020present
Medal record
World U18 Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2020 Slovakia

Emma Gentry (born October 23, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Toronto Sceptres of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She played college ice hockey at St. Cloud State University.

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Early life

Gentry was born to Natalie and Wesley Gentry. She attended Alpena High School in Alpena, Michigan, and played for the HoneyBaked program. [1]

Playing career

College

Gentry began her collegiate career for St. Cloud State University during the 2020–21 season. During her freshman year, she recorded six goals and one assist in 16 games. She led the team with three game-winning goals. On December 10, 2020, she scored her first career goal and assist, in a game against Bemidji State. She was subsequently named the WCHA Rookie of the Week. [2] During the 2021–22 season, in her sophomore year, she recorded 15 goals and eight assists in 33 games, and led the team with 145 shots on goal. During the 2022–23 season, in her junior year, she recorded 13 goals and nine assists in 36 games, and ranked second on the team with 116 shots on goal. During the 2023–24 season, in her senior year, she recorded 12 goals and six assists in 31 games. During the 2024–25 season, as a graduate student, she recorded 13 goals and seven assists in 36 games. [1] She finished her collegiate career with 59 goals and 31 assists in 152 games. [3]

Professional

On June 24, 2025, Gentry was drafted in the second round, 11th overall, by the Toronto Sceptres in the 2025 PWHL Draft. [4] On August 12, 2025, she signed a two-year contract with the Sceptres. [5]

International play

Gentry represented the United States at the 2020 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship where she recorded one goal in five games and won a gold medal. [6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2020–21 St. Cloud State University WCHA 1661712
2021–22 St. Cloud State UniversityWCHA331582326
2022–23 St. Cloud State UniversityWCHA361392247
2023–24 St. Cloud State UniversityWCHA311261826
2024–25 St. Cloud State UniversityWCHA361372033
NCAA totals152593190144

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2020 United States U18 Gold medal icon.svg51012
Junior totals51012

References

  1. 1 2 "Emma Gentry". scsuhuskies.com. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  2. "Emma Gentry named WCHA Rookie of the Week for December 10-11". scsuhuskies.com. December 15, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  3. Kennedy, Ian (June 23, 2025). "Hidden Gems In The 2025 PWHL Draft". The Hockey News . Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  4. "Tuesday's hockey: Alpena's Emma Gentry first local player selected in PWHL draft". The Detroit News . June 24, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  5. "Toronto Sceptres sign Emma Gentry to two-year deal". thepwhl.com. August 12, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  6. "U.S. Shines at 2020 IIHF U18 Women's Worlds Gentry". USA Hockey. January 13, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2025.