Gavin Thrun '25 Recruiting Profile

My name is Gavin Thrun, and I am a passionate ice hockey goaltender and aspiring engineer with a strong desire to learn and create.

I have been playing ice hockey for many years and I love the challenge that it presents both mentally and physically. As a goaltender, I have to be able to stay calm and perform under pressure to make split-second decisions in high-stress situations. I also know that being a goaltender requires a lot of discipline and hard work. I spend countless hours practicing and honing my skills so that I can be the best possible goalie for my team.

In the 2021-22 season, I was awarded “Rookie of the Year” as a freshman goaltender on the High School Varsity team. Being a freshmen goalie on the Varsity team was a huge challenge, but I was able to rise to the occasion and contribute to our team’s success.

During the Halvorsen Cup Division Championship game against the top team in the league, I helped our team win in a 4-0 shutout victory. I was honored to be named the First Star of the game. Winning the championship was one highlight of my career so far, and it was an incredible feeling to be part of a team that achieved such a great accomplishment. I was proud to contribute to the team’s success by making crucial saves and helping to keep the other team off the scoreboard.

Aside from ice hockey, I have a passion for engineering and design. I am fascinated by how things work and how they are built. I enjoy using technology to create and bring my ideas to life. One of my favorite tools is 3D printing, which allows me to design and create objects that are not possible to build with traditional methods. I am always looking for new ways to use technology to solve problems and create new things.

In addition to ice hockey and engineering, I also enjoy teaching and helping others. I have been fortunate enough to have had great coaches and mentors throughout my life, and I want to give back to my community in the same way. I work with my goalie coach to help teach younger goalies about the position and how to improve their skills. I also work at Code Ninjas to help teach kids about programming and problem solving. I enjoy seeing the excitement on their faces when they learn something new and create something with their own hands.

In the future, I hope to pursue a career in engineering and design, leveraging my passion for technology and problem solving. At the same time, I am keen to continue playing ice hockey and hope to take my game to the next level in college. I believe that my experience as a goaltender has given me a unique set of skills, including mental toughness, quick decision making, and the ability to handle pressure, that will serve me well both on the ice and in my career. I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and I am eager to continue learning, growing and challenging myself. I know that there will be obstacles along the way, but I am confident that with my determination and perseverance, I can achieve anything that I set my mind to.