"Gavin McKenna has long been viewed as a top prospect in the 2026 NHL Draft class. His stock has been subject to a lot of debate during an up-and-down freshman season at Penn State because of his production not being what many expected/hoped to see from a top prospect. News on Wednesday isn't going to help his case to go No. 1 in June."
"Onward State was first to report that McKenna, 18, was charged with felony aggravated assault that "attempts to cause serious bodily injury or causes injury with extreme indifference," misdemeanor simple assault, and two summary offenses for disorderly conduct and harassment."
"Statement from the Penn State men's hockey program to ESPN:"We are aware that charges have been filed; however, as this is an ongoing legal matter, we will not have any further comment." #NCAA #NHL https://t.co/XIFwC25seo- Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) February 4, 2026"
Gavin McKenna entered the 2026 draft cycle as a top North American skater but experienced an uneven freshman season at Penn State marked by lower-than-expected production. McKenna, 18, faces felony aggravated assault charges alleging attempts to cause serious bodily injury or causing injury with extreme indifference, plus a misdemeanor simple assault charge and two summary offenses for disorderly conduct and harassment. University hockey officials acknowledged that charges have been filed and declined further comment while the legal matter is ongoing. An account states McKenna broke a jaw after being asked to leave a pub. McKenna held a midterm No. 1 North American skater ranking in January.
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