History of Gavin Brindley in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 23, 2025

Gavin Brindley is an American professional ice hockey player currently with the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL. He was drafted 34th overall in the second round of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Prior to his professional career, Brindley played college ice hockey at the University of Michigan.

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1996: Ryan Brindley played at Miami

In 1996, Gavin Brindley's father, Ryan, began playing college ice hockey at Miami.

1999: Ryan Brindley Played at Miami

In 1999, Gavin Brindley's father, Ryan, completed his college ice hockey career at Miami.

October 5, 2004: Gavin Brindley Born

On October 5, 2004, Gavin Brindley was born. He is an American professional ice hockey player.

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2020: Winter Youth Olympics

In 2020, Gavin Brindley represented the United States at the Winter Youth Olympics, where he recorded one goal and one assist in four games and won a silver medal.

2021: Played with the Tri-City Storm

During the 2020-21 season, Gavin Brindley played with the Tri-City Storm and recorded nine goals and 13 assists in 51 games.

October 7, 2022: First Collegiate Point

On October 7, 2022, Gavin Brindley recorded his first career point for the Michigan Wolverines, which was an assist in the season-opening game against Lindenwood.

October 14, 2022: First Collegiate Goal

On October 14, 2022, Gavin Brindley scored his first career goal in a game for the Michigan Wolverines against Boston University.

December 12, 2022: Named to US National Junior Team

On December 12, 2022, Gavin Brindley was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team to compete at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

2022: IIHF World U18 Championships

In 2022, Gavin Brindley represented the United States at the IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded one goal and three assists in six games and won a silver medal.

December 16, 2023: Named to Team USA Roster

On December 16, 2023, Gavin Brindley was named to Team USA's roster to compete at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

2023: World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

During the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, Gavin Brindley recorded one goal and three assists in seven games and won a bronze medal with the United States team.

2023: Big Ten Scoring Champion

During the 2023-24 season, Gavin Brindley was named Big Ten Scoring Champion, recording 12 goals and 17 assists in 23 conference games. He was also named Big Ten Player of the Year.

2023: Drafted by the Blue Jackets

In 2023, Gavin Brindley was drafted in the second round, 34th overall, by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL entry draft.

April 15, 2024: Signed with Columbus Blue Jackets

On April 15, 2024, Gavin Brindley signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

October 1, 2024: Injured Reserve

On October 1, 2024, Gavin Brindley began the 2024-25 season on injured reserve after suffering a broken finger in a preseason game.

November 14, 2024: Loaned to Cleveland Monsters

On November 14, 2024, Gavin Brindley was activated from injured reserve and loaned to the Cleveland Monsters, the Blue Jackets' AHL affiliate.

2024: World Junior Ice Hockey Championships Gold Medal

During the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, Gavin Brindley recorded six goals and four assists in seven games and won a gold medal with Team USA.

2024: IIHF World Championship Debut

In 2024, Gavin Brindley represented the United States at the IIHF World Championship, where he made his senior national team debut and recorded one goal in five games.

June 27, 2025: Traded to Colorado Avalanche

On June 27, 2025, Gavin Brindley was traded to the Colorado Avalanche from the Columbus Blue Jackets, along with second and third round picks, in exchange for Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood.