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After Gavin McKenna's Commitment, Penn State Hockey Makes a Recruiting Pitch
Penn State men's hockey coach Guy Gadowsky and Athletic Director Pat Kraft discuss the importance of Gavin McKenna's commitment to the Nittany Lions.
Top 2026 NHL draft prospect Gavin McKenna says he’s committing to Penn State
Gavin McKenna said he is committing to Penn State in a highly anticipated decision by one of the most highly projected NHL-caliber prospects since Connor McDavid’s draft year in 2015.
What Gavin McKenna’s commitment means for the NCAA, CHL, Penn State, NIL and more
Here's where the landscape stands after McKenna became the most high-profile player to go from the CHL to the NCAA.
Gavin McKenna, top prospect in 2026 NHL Draft, will play college hockey at Penn State
Forward Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, will play for Penn State next season, he announced.
Penn State celebrates commitment from top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna
Penn State fans across the country celebrated this week as the NHL’s draft prospect Gavin McKenna committed to the Nittany Lions, ushering in a new era in Hockeyvalley. Penn State head coach Guy Gadowsky on Thursday called McKenna a “special player and a terrific young man.
Gavin McKenna gives Penn State 1 of the most hyped recruits ever, not just in hockey
Two days after 17-year-old hockey star Gavin McKenna announced his intentions to play for Penn State in the fall, the school confirmed the news via press release. “His arrival to Hockey Valley is extremely significant not only to our hockey program,
Penn State commit Gavin McKenna, the top 2026 NHL prospect, reveals why he chose the Nittany Lions
McKenna, 17, is a 6-foot and 170-pound winger who played the past two seasons with the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League. He’s the reigning CHL Player of the Year after scoring a whopping 41 goals and 88 assists in 56 games.
Gavin McKenna Commits to Penn State Hockey, Projected No. 1 2026 NHL Draft Pick
Gavin McKenna, the projected top pick in the 2026 NHL draft, will spend the 2025-26 season playing for Penn State.
Penn State commit Gavin McKenna gets $700,000 contract update that dwarfs Michigan State offer
According to Mike McMahon of CollegeHockeyInsider.com, Penn State's offer came in at about $700,000, compared to just $300K from Michigan State. It's surely not the only reason McKenna chose PSU. He's looking at lots more financial security in his future. But it couldn't have hurt.
Gavin McKenna, projected 2026 NHL Draft No. 1 pick, commits to Penn State University
Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and 2025 CHL Player of the Year, has committed to Penn State University for the 2025-26 season. He announced his choice on the Tuesday evening edition of ESPN’s SportsCenter.
Yukon hockey star Gavin McKenna commits to Penn State
For the first time since the NCAA has been allowed to pay its student athletes, a high-profile Canadian hockey player is lacing up for a big payday. Seventeen-year-old Gavin McKenna is the latest Canadian Hockey League player to be accepted by the U.
Penn State hockey officially adds Gavin McKenna with statements from Guy Gadowsky, AD Pat Kraft
Penn State announced the addition of the consensus No. 1 prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft with a press release on Thursday.
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McKenna said he is committing to Penn State in a highly anticipated decision by one of the most highly projected NHL-caliber prospects since Connor McDavid in 2015.
Gavin McKenna Models His Game After Blackhawks Legend Patrick Kane
Gavin McKenna officially announced his commitment to Penn State University. After an incredible run in major junior with the ...
Social Media Reacts to MSU Losing Out on Gavin McKenna
Michigan State hockey took a hit by losing out on top prospect Gavin McKenna. Let's take a look at how fans reacted.