The Penn State Nittany Lions are officially in their hockey era. Penn State’s men’s hockey program is set to land its biggest recruit in history this week, as Gavin McKenna, the consensus number one prospect for the 2026 NHL draft, is reportedly taking his talents to State College.McKenna visited Happy Valley in late June and reportedly chose Guy Gadowsky and Penn State over Michigan State.The 17-year-old was named the best Canadian amateur player last season, racking up 41 goals and 129 total points in the Western Hockey League.
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, Pa. —
The Penn State Nittany Lions are officially in their hockey era.
Penn State’s men’s hockey program is set to land its biggest recruit in history this week, as Gavin McKenna, the consensus number one prospect for the 2026 NHL draft, is reportedly taking his talents to State College.
McKenna visited Happy Valley in late June and reportedly chose Guy Gadowsky and Penn State over Michigan State.
The 17-year-old was named the best Canadian amateur player last season, racking up 41 goals and 129 total points in the Western Hockey League.