Top NHL Draft Prospect Gavin McKenna Commits to Penn State for 2025-26 Season
Gavin McKenna, a highly touted junior hockey player, has officially committed to playing for Penn State University in the upcoming NCAA season. McKenna, expected to be a top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, chose Penn State over Michigan State. His impressive performance in the Western Hockey League and numerous accolades make him a standout prospect.
One of the biggest names in junior hockey, Gavin McKenna, has committed to play for Penn State University starting in the 2025-26 NCAA season. McKenna, a highly touted prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft, chose Penn State over Michigan State. His name, image, and likeness rights are valued at around $700,000.
McKenna's exceptional skills include great vision and awareness, as evidenced by his impressive performance in the Western Hockey League. He set a CHL record for the longest point streak and finished second in league scoring last season. The Whitehorse, Yukon native also contributed significantly to the Medicine Hat Tigers' success in winning the Ed Chynoweth Cup.
McKenna's list of achievements is remarkable, including being named the CHL and WHL Player of the Year, and winning gold at international tournaments. Penn State has been actively recruiting top talent, including McKenna, Kale Dach, Nathan Free, and Connor Bewick, following the NCAA rule change allowing major junior players to join U.S. college hockey teams.
According to the source: Daily Faceoff.
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