Penn State announced the addition of the consensus No. 1 prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft with a press release on Thursday. Accompanying the release were the first public statements from head coach Guy Gadowsky and athletic director Pat Kraft.

In what may be a first and is certainly a sign of the times in college athletics, Penn State officially announced the signing of prized hockey prospect Gavin McKenna with a statement from both head coach Guy Gadowsky and athletic director Pat Kraft.

Gavin McKenna officially announced his commitment to Penn State University. After an incredible run in major junior with the Medicine Hat Tigers, McKenna began to receive the “generational” label that stars like Connor Bedard,

Michigan State hockey took a hit by losing out on top prospect Gavin McKenna. Let's take a look at how fans reacted.