Known as a tremendous leader from his time at LSSU, Austin McKay stands out for his determination and resilience. His brother, Brendan, brought these same qualities to Lake Superior State during his playing career and eventually became an Assistant Captain. The McKays were a popular family in the Laker community, and their father - Barry - was a fixture at Laker Hockey games for nearly a decade.
Senior (2015-16): Captained Lake Superior State, scoring twice and assisting four more goals. Joined on the team by his brother, Brendan, who redshirted during the 2015-16 campaign. Scored on 12/12/15 against Michigan Tech, then struck in the playoffs - The second goal of a 2-0 win over Minnesota State on 3/12/16 that forced a decisive Game 3 in the quarterfinal round.
Junior (2014-15): Opened up the scoring against Northern Michigan with a goal in the first period (10/24)... Netted a goal during 3-2 loss to Anchorage (10/31)... Netted five goals on the season and blocked 31 shots on the defensive end... Named a WCHA Scholar Athlete for acheiving a 3.50 gpa or higher, for the second straight season...
Sophomore (2013-14): Scored the game-winning goal during LSSU’s 4-3 victory over MTU (1/4) which proved to be his first collegiate goal... Appeared in 13 games finishing with (1-0--1).  Â
Freshman (2012-13):Â Appeared in 19 games for the Lakers and recorded his first point as a Laker by drawing an assist during a 4-0 victory over Alabama-Huntsville (11/17)...Also assisted on the game-winning goal during a 2-1 exhibition victory over Ryerson (10/6).
Prior to LSSU: Totaled 26-27--53 in 58 games to finish third on his team and 20th in the Alberta Junior Hockey League in scoring in 2011-12...Contributed 2-5--7 during seven playoff games for the Drayton Valley Thunder (27-27 regular season)...Is the first AJHL representative to play for LSSU since goaltender Pat Inglis ‘10.
Personal: Son of Barry and Rose McKay... A 2009 graduate of De La Salle College... Father Barry played basketball at the University of British Columbia...
2010-12: Drayton Valley Thunder (AJHL), Most Improved Player
