Playing career
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] He made the Penguins' opening night roster, and made his NHL debut on October 9, 2024, where he had one shot on goal in 12:20 time on ice. [18] [19] [20] On October 16, 2024, he was assigned to the Penguins' AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Prior to being reassigned, he was scoreless in three games for the Penguins. [21] On March 29, 2025, McGroarty was recalled by the Penguins. Prior to being recalled he recorded 14 goals and 25 assists in 60 games. [22] On April 3, 2025, in a game against the St. Louis Blues, he scored his first career NHL goal with 23.5 seconds left in regulation to tie the game and force overtime. Although the Penguins lost the game 5-4, McGroarty also had an assist earlier in the contest, with his first two NHL points also marking his first multi-point NHL game. [23]
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