Gaskell was born in St Helens, Merseyside, England.
He started his career with amateur club Blackbrook Royals.[3]
Playing career
St Helens
Gaskell made his Super League début for St Helens in a loss at home to Catalans Dragons in round 21 of 2010's Super League XV. He started the match at stand-off and scored a try.[4]
In 2013, Gaskell moved to Salford as part of a loan deal.[7]
Near the end of the 2013 season, Bradford announced that they had signed Gaskell on a two-year deal.[8] In November 2016, he signed a four-year deal with Huddersfield.[9]
Bradford Bulls
Gaskell featured in the pre-season friendlies against Hull FC and Dewsbury.
At the end of 2017, Gaskell signed a four-year deal to join Super League side Huddersfield.[citation needed]
Huddersfield Giants
Gaskell was rewarded with his performances for Huddersfield by winning four awards at the Giants' 2019 end of season awards ceremony. [10]
In round 5 of the 2021 Super League season, he kicked a field goal in the final second of the match as Huddersfield defeated Leeds 14-13 to claim their first win of the season.[11]
The following week, he scored two tries in a 26-20 victory over Warrington.[12]