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Plante Captures Hobey Baker as NCAA's Top Men’s Hockey Player
sports16 hours ago

Plante Captures Hobey Baker as NCAA's Top Men’s Hockey Player

Max Plante, a Detroit Red Wings prospect and Minnesota Duluth sophomore, won the 2026 Hobey Baker Memorial Award as NCAA men's hockey's top player, finishing ahead of finalists Eric Pohlkamp and T.J. Hughes. He led UMD with 25 goals and 52 points, earned the NCHC Forward of the Year and All-NCHC First Team honors, and plans to return to Duluth for another season to play with his brothers before turning pro. Duluth now has seven Hobey Baker winners, the most of any school.

via NHL.com|
#hobey-baker-award#max-plante#minnesota-duluth
NHL Draft Prospect Gavin McKenna Faces Felony Assault Charge in State College
sports2 months ago

NHL Draft Prospect Gavin McKenna Faces Felony Assault Charge in State College

Penn State hockey forward Gavin McKenna, a top 2026 NHL Draft prospect who recently turned 18, was charged with felony aggravated assault after allegedly striking a 21-year-old in State College. He also faces misdemeanor assault and summary harassment/disorderly conduct charges. McKenna was arraigned and released on $20,000 unsecured bail, with a preliminary hearing set for Feb. 11. The incident occurred after a Beaver Stadium outdoor game, and if convicted he could face up to 20 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine.

via The New York Times|
#aggravated-assault#college-hockey#gavin-mckenna
Buffalo to Welcome 2026 NHL Draft as Gavin McKenna Tops Prospects
sports2 months ago

Buffalo to Welcome 2026 NHL Draft as Gavin McKenna Tops Prospects

Buffalo’s KeyBank Center will host the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft on June 26-27, with Gavin McKenna, a Penn State freshman and the No. 1 North American skater in Central Scouting’s midterm rankings, poised as a likely first-round pick. The event returns to Buffalo in a decentralized format, and several other top prospects—including Ivar Stenberg, Caleb Malhotra, Tynan Lawrence, and others—are expected to go early in the first round.

via NHL.com|
#buffalo#gavin-mckenna#nhl-draft
Guelph Storm Players Lead 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Watchlist
sports5 months ago

Guelph Storm Players Lead 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Watchlist

Gavin McKenna, a top-rated prospect and projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, has earned an A rating on NHL Central Scouting's preliminary watch list, highlighting his potential as a first-round pick. The list features draft-eligible players from North America and Europe, with McKenna standing out as a highly skilled and intelligent player making an impressive transition to NCAA hockey from the WHL.

via NHL.com|
#gavin-mckenna#hockey-scouting#ncaa-hockey
Highlights and Expectations from the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase
sports8 months ago

Highlights and Expectations from the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase

The article covers the second day of the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase, highlighting key stories such as Matthew Schaefer's return from injury, US prospects Mooney and Koivu's ambitions, and the Bjorck brothers' experience playing together for Sweden, all as part of the efforts to finalize rosters for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.

via NHL.com|
#canada-national-junior-team#finland#nhl-draft
Gavin McKenna's Commitment Boosts Penn State and NCAA Hockey Prospects
sports9 months ago

Gavin McKenna's Commitment Boosts Penn State and NCAA Hockey Prospects

The Buffalo Sabres, likely to finish near the bottom of the league this season, are positioned to potentially draft Gavin McKenna, a highly-touted young talent from Whitehorse, in the 2026 NHL Draft, which could be a franchise-changing move. Fans may even start rooting against their own team to secure a top pick, reminiscent of past tanking strategies.

via Sabre Noise|
#buffalo-sabres#gavin-mckenna#nhl-draft
Gavin McKenna, Top 2026 NHL Prospect, Chooses Penn State
sports9 months ago

Gavin McKenna, Top 2026 NHL Prospect, Chooses Penn State

Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 pick of the 2026 NHL draft and a highly celebrated prospect, has committed to Penn State University, marking a significant development in college hockey and benefiting from recent rule changes allowing CHL players to join NCAA teams. McKenna, a talented winger with a remarkable scoring record, received a record NIL offer from Penn State, which also attracted other top recruits, strengthening the program's future prospects.

via ESPN|
#college-hockey#gavin-mckenna#nhl-draft