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Gavin McKenna of Penn State remains the No. 1 North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's final rankings for the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft, after a 51-point NCAA season. The top five North American skaters are McKenna (No. 1), Chase Reid (No. 2), Carson Carels (No. 3), Keaton Verhoeff (No. 4) and Daxon Rudolph (No. 5). The draft runs June 26-27 in Buffalo, with the lottery on May 5; international skaters are led by Ivar Stenberg.
Centre County DA Bernie Cantorna withdrew the felony aggravated assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna after reviewing video evidence, leaving him with misdemeanor simple assault and related offenses; a preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 11, bail remains $20,000 unsecured, and the incident occurred in downtown State College following a Penn State hockey event, with the victim suffering a fractured jaw.
Centre County prosecutors dropped the felony aggravated assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna after reviewing video evidence and noting injuries were less severe than initially reported; he remains charged with a misdemeanor simple assault and related offenses, with a preliminary hearing set for Feb. 11 and significantly reduced potential penalties.
Prosecutors in Centre County say they will withdraw the felony aggravated assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna, as the assault case proceeds in local court.
Gavin McKenna, a highly touted 17-year-old hockey prospect and favorite for the 2026 NHL Draft, made an impressive college debut for Penn State, earning two assists and showcasing his skill, poise, and calmness under pressure in a game broadcast on NHL Network.
Penn State will host a historic Hockey Valley Doubleheader at Beaver Stadium on January 31, 2026, featuring men's hockey against Michigan State and women's hockey against Robert Morris, marking a significant milestone for Penn State Hockey's growth and community engagement.
Gavin McKenna, a highly touted 17-year-old hockey prospect considered a top pick for the 2026 NHL Draft, has announced he will play NCAA hockey at Penn State, citing the competition level and facilities as key reasons for his decision. His move marks a significant shift as the first CHL player to choose NCAA hockey following a rule change, and he aims to develop further before entering the NHL.
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.