US EditionPenn State hockey’s Gavin McKenna won’t face suspension after assault charges
The aggravated assault charge against McKenna was dropped after video review, and he remains eligible to play while facing simple assault and harassment charges.
- Penn State confirmed on Feb. 11 that Gavin McKenna faces charges but remains eligible to play this weekend, according to coach Guy Gadowsky.
- Earlier this month near Doggie's Pub, investigators and witnesses say McKenna punched the victim twice after an exchange between groups, leading to an initial aggravated assault charge.
- Police said officers were sent to Mount Nittany Medical Center and the 21-year-old victim underwent surgery on Feb. 2, with his jaw wired shut for two weeks.
- A Penn State spokesperson said the school is aware of charges but will not comment further, and Gadowsky declined additional remarks as inappropriate, after the prosecutor dropped a felony charge following video review.
- Next month McKenna is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on March 11, the first day of the Big Ten men's hockey tournament, while he is widely considered the top 2026 NHL Draft prospect.
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The what-if story of Gavin McKenna and Michigan
On Friday night, the biggest name in college hockey comes to town. But maybe Gavin McKenna would have been right here in Ann Arbor this weekend no matter what. As the No. 2 Michigan hockey team hosts No. 6 Penn State for a two-game home-and-home, all eyes will be on the Nittany Lions forward — who, in another life, may have been wearing maize and blue on the ice at Yost Ice Arena instead of white and navy. “He’s one of my close buddies,” Wolve…
Upcoming court date moved for Penn State's Gavin McKenna
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WHTM) -- Penn State men's ice hockey star Gavin McKenna's upcoming court date has been moved. Online court records show 18-year-old McKenna's preliminary hearing is now scheduled for March 11 with Magisterial District Judge Allen Sinclair instead of Feb. 11. McKenna remains on $20,000 unsecured bail after charges were filed from a [...]
Guy Gadowsky Says Gavin McKenna Will Play in Penn State’s Upcoming Series Against No. 2 Michigan
For the first time since the aftermath of the Beaver Stadium game, Penn State head coach Guy Gadowsky met with the media on Wednesday, with one glaring topic on everyone’s minds. Gadowsky confirmed that Gavin McKenna will play in the No. 6 Nittany Lions' series at No. 2 Michigan this weekend after he was charged with misdemeanor simple assault and summary offenses of harassment and disorderly conduct on Feb. 4. McKenna “will continue to particip…
Penn State: McKenna will continue to participate in all hockey activities
Penn State head coach Guy Gadowsky confirmed Wednesday that top prospect Gavin McKenna will continue to participate in all athletic activities as he faces a misdemeanour simple assault charge. Gadowsky spoke to reporters about McKenna’s status for the first time since the 18-year-old was charged and confirmed that the forward will continue to play while he goes through the legal process, according to video from StateCollege.com’s Joel Haas. No. …
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