Tim McGauley (born July 23, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for Vålerenga Ishockey in the Norwegian EliteHockey Ligaen.
[1] On October 5, 2015, as an undrafted free agent, McGauley signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.
[2] Upon concluding his junior career, and embarking on his first professional year in the 2016–17 season, McGauley was injured during Capitals training camp and was assigned to AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears.
He spent the majority of his contract leading the Utah Grizzlies in scoring, finishing among league leaders with 42 assists and 62 points in just 49 games before the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
[7] As a free agent from the Colorado Eagles, McGauley opted to pursue a European career by signing a one-year contract with Norwegian club, Stjernen Hockey of the GET-ligaen on June 26, 2020.