The Penn State Nittany Lions made the biggest offseason signing in college hockey. Coach Guy Gadowsky discussed bringing top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna to State College.
Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, reportedly will commit to the Penn State Nittany Lions hockey program, which made its first Frozen Four last season.
Since their Frozen Four run, the Penn State Nittany Lions have received commitments from a host of CHL prospects, including NHL first-round pick Jackson Smith.
After their Frozen Four run, the Penn State Nittany Lions are competing for some of the game's top talent, including Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Penn State's Charlie Cerrato goes to the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2nd round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Two future Nittany Lions are selected as well.
Penn State hockey commit Jackson Smith, who played last season in the WHL, will join the Nittany Lions next season before heading to the Columbus Blue Jackets.