Medicine Hat Tigers’ Gavin McKenna Announces Commitment to Penn State

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Medicine Hat Tigers’ Gavin McKenna announces commitment to Penn State

Gavin McKenna, the 17-year-old hockey superstar of the Medicine Hat Tigers, has committed to Penn State for next season.

Gavin McKenna Commits to Penn State as Top NHL Prospect Embraces College Hockey Path - Sports Al Dente

Gavin McKenna, widely regarded as a generational hockey talent and the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, has committed to play at Penn State University this upcoming season. The 17-year-old forward announced his decision during an appearance on ESPN’s “SportsCenter,” highlighting the support of his family and the overall environment at Penn State as key factors. This decision marks a major milestone for the NCAA, as McKenna becomes the…

Gavin McKenna will grow the game of hockey at Penn State - Video

TSN Ottawa 1200 discusses Gavin McKenna leaving the CHL to go to Penn State and why it will grow the game of hockey.