An eighth player with Penn State ties has been drafted.
Forward Quinn McKenzie was selected with the No. 222 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft by the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.
A Quinn-tessential finish to the draft. pic.twitter.com/9SczkLI52M
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) June 27, 2026
McKenzie is an 18-year-old Maryland native who spent time with Pittsburgh Penguins Elite early in his hockey career.
This past season, he played with the OHL’s Soo Greyhounds, posting 51 points in 61 games.
He’s projected to join the Nittany Lions ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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