US EditionTop NHL Draft Prospect Gavin McKenna Commits to Penn State Hockey; Report
- Early July reports indicate Gavin McKenna will sign with Penn State for 2025-26 as the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
- Amid his projected No. 1 status, NCAA rule changes allowing Canadian juniors into Division I spurred Penn State’s Frozen Four success and a fierce recruiting battle with Michigan State.
- Supporting his elite status, McKenna recorded 129 points in 56 WHL games and won the David Branch Award, joining legends like Lemieux and Crosby.
- Gavin McKenna's commitment boosts Penn State’s roster with top talent, positioning the program as a rising power in college hockey and reshaping its future prospects.
- More broadly, Gavin McKenna’s commitment signifies a seismic shift for Penn State and college hockey, marking arguably the biggest recruiting win in NCAA history.
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Report: Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL draft, commits to Penn State
McKenna, 17, had 50 goals and 167 points in 72 games, including playoffs, last season for the Medicine Hat Tigers of the WHL. His commitment could signal a landmark shift in hockey development.
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