Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, is reportedly expected to commit to Penn State.
McKenna, 17, has spent the last three seasons playing for the Medicine Hat Tigers on the Western Hockey League. This past season, he registered 129 points -- 41 goals, 88 assists -- in 56 games. He added 38 points -- 9 goals, 29 assists -- in 16 playoff games.
McKenna's addition would certainly bolster a Penn State team looking to build off significant success this past season. The Nittany Lions went 22-14-4 en route to advancing to the Frozen Four for the first time in program history. Their season came to an end with a 3-1 loss to Boston University in the National Semifinal.
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10:48 pm - 07.07.2025DowntownHockey: McKenna expected to commit to Penn State
Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, is reportedly expected to commit to Penn State.
McKenna, 17, has spent the last three seasons playing for the Medicine Hat Tigers on the Western Hockey League. This past season, he registered 129 points -- 41 goals, 88 assists -- in 56 games. He added 38 points -- 9 goals, 29 assists -- in 16 playoff games.
McKenna's addition would certainly bolster a Penn State team looking to build off significant success this past season. The Nittany Lions went 22-14-4 en route to advancing to the Frozen Four for the first time in program history. Their season came to an end with a 3-1 loss to Boston University in the National Semifinal.
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