[citation needed] On December 14, 2008, the Dallas Stars traded McIntyre and a 2010 sixth-round draft pick (Andreas Dahlstrom) to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Brian Sutherby.

[4] He attended Colgate University from 2006 to 2010, serving as captain his senior season, while receiving the Terry Slater Trophy ("goes to the senior whose performance, leadership, and dedication on and off the ice during his career had the greatest impact on Colgate hockey")[5] and the Rob Ries Memorial Award ("presented annually to a player who provides inspiration and leadership")[6] and landing a spot on the All-ECAC Hockey Second Team.

[citation needed] McIntyre left North America to sign his first contract abroad on June 11, 2014, in agreeing to a one-year deal with Finnish Liiga club, SaiPa.

[10] After having his contract renewed, he led SaiPa in scoring in 2015-16, tallying 56 points (16 goals, 40 assists) in 58 games, which also ranked him second in the league.

[11] In late December 2017, he helped Team Canada win gold at the Spengler Cup in Davos, scoring one goal in the championship game.