Full CoverageMcKenna, projected No. 1 pick in 2026, announces he will play at Penn State
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Please enjoy four and a half minutes of Gavin McKenna highlights after he officially announced his commitment to @PennStateMHKY. 🔥
The projected 2026 first overall pick is already a star.
(🎥: @tigershockey & @TheWHL) pic.x.com/m3iQaMAXZu
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Gavin McKenna, the projected top pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, is heading to Penn State. "I think me, my family and everyone that was kind of part of my circle, we all decided the best spot for me next year will be Penn State University." www.nhl.com/news/gavin-mckenna-projected-first-pick-in-2026-nhl-draft-to-play-at-penn-state
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"Obviously, there's a lot of great options out there, but I think me, my family and everyone that was kind of part of my circle, we all decided the best spot for me next year will be Penn State University." www.nhl.com/news/gavin-mckenna-projected-first-pick-in-2026-nhl-draft-to-play-at-penn-state
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Gavin McKenna to Penn State!
At 17, he became the third-youngest player to win CHL player of the year (Crosby 06-07 & Tavares 03-04).
He had a 54-game point streak last season‼️
Penn State is favored to win the NCAA Hockey Championship.
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