Jennifer Gardiner is a big game leader, who will be a top target for teams at the 2024 PWHL Draft.

One of the top scorers in the NCAA over the past three seasons, Jennifer Gardiner won a pair of NCAA titles, including captaining Ohio State back to a championship this year. She brings a mix of offensive talent and defensive awareness that will aid her well in the PWHL.

Gardiner scored 45 points in 39 games this season for Ohio State. A Second Team All-American last season, Gardiner also made her Canadian national team debut this year playing for Canada at the Rivalry Series. She was Canada's last cut before the World Championships, taking part in pre-tournament training and games in case Marie-Philip Poulin could not play due to her injury at the time. 

Gardiner played the wing at Ohio State, and there are plenty of PWHL teams looking for scoring, and a two-way presence down the wing, which Gardiner can provide. 

Great hands, including in tight spaces, Gardiner is a dangerous player around the net. 

Over her time at Ohio State, Gardiner's game has grown each season, and it's obvious she has put in the work. While she can score, Gardiner's playmaking is a component of her game that helps elevate those around her. 

The biggest attribute of Gardiner's game that will help her thrive in the PWHL is her skating. Gardiner has an explosive first step helping her pull away from defenders or close the gap on the forecheck quickly. You could see her game grow at Ohio State, and it's likely in the right circumstance in the PWHL, Gardiner will find another level to her game yet again.

At Ohio State, on a team that often trounced opponents, Gardiner thrived against tough competition. She was a big game player, and didn't simply rack up points when the pressure was off, she stepped up against the best opponents in the nation. Moving to the PWHL, a best on best league, that capability to elevate her game against stronger competitors sets her apart from other college stars.