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Top 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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RAWCHILI broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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