Highlights

  • Previously played for Team USA at IIHF Under-18 Men's World Championship in 2018, won silver
  • Drafted by Ottawa Senators in the fourth round, 95th overall, at the 2018 NHL Draft
  • In 2016, represented Team USA at the Youth Olympic Games and won gold
  • Skated in two USA Hockey National Championships, won 2015 Tier I 14U national championship with HoneyBaked 
  • Father, John Gruden, previously served as an assistant coach at USA Hockey's National Team Development Program including helping win two gold medals (2014, 2012) and one bronze (2016) at the Under-18 Men's World Championship 

International Career

2018 Under-18 Men's World Championship (Silver)

2018 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament (1st place)

2017 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament (3rd place)

2016 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament (2nd place)

2016 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament (1st place)

2016 World Under-17 Challenge (5th place)

2016 Youth Olympic Games (Gold)

Professional Career

Signed with Ottawa Senators (NHL):

  • 2019 signed entry-level contract with Ottawa Senators (NHL) on April 3, 2019
  • 2018 drafted by Ottawa Senators in the fourth round, 95th overall at the 2018 NHL Draft

Amateur Career

Currently in first season (2019-20) with London Knights (OHL):

  • As of 12/15/19, ranks 3rd in team scoring with 31 points (11-20–31) in 29 games

Played one season (2018-19) with University of Miami (NCHC):

  • Ranked 7th in team scoring with 15 points (3-12–15) in 38 games

Played two seasons (2016-18) with USA Hockey's National Team Development Program (NTDP):

  • Finished 4th in team scoring with 60 points (28-32–60) in 61 games during 2017-18 season
  • Played in 2017 USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game
  • Played one game with Under-18 team scoring two goals (2-0–2) during 2016-17 season

USA Hockey Youth Nationals

  • Skated in 2016 USA Hockey Youth Nationals with HoneyBaked
  • Skated in 2015 USA Hockey Youth Nationals with HoneyBaked, won Tier I 14U national championship