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Gavin McKenna commits to Penn State, changing recruiting game

Gavin McKenna is a Nittany Lion. The 17-year-old forward announced his commitment to Penn State Tuesday evening on ESPN after days of speculation. McKenna, projected to be the number one pick in the 2026 NHL draft,

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Penn State hockey lands projected 2026 No. 1 NHL Draft pick Gavin McKenna

And McKenna won’t have to do it alone. He’s set to join defenseman Jackson Smith — who was taken 14th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2025 NHL Draft — and forward Luke Misa, who was taken in the fifth round of the 2024 NHL Draft by the Calgary Flames.

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Gavin McKenna's Penn State commitment is seismic move for NCAA hockey, player development

Gavin McKenna is not only the runaway favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, but he is also one of the most anticipated prospects in decades with a predraft buzz that rivals what Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid had. Before he gets to the NHL Draft, however, he has to play the 2025-26 season.

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Four Ex-Nittany Lions basketball players on NBA Summer League rosters

Konan Niederhauser became the first Nittany Lion to be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft in Penn State ...

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Five Nittany Lions Listed Among The Athletic’s Top 25 Players in Big Ten

There’s certainly no lack of hype for Penn State ahead of the 2025 season with the amount of talent returning for the Nittany ...

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Who Are Penn State's Top 'Sleeper' Players This Season?

ESPN published a list of the country's top under-the-radar college football players. One Nittany Lion was included. Here are ...

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Four Penn State men’s players set for NBA Summer League

Four former Nittany Lions will represent Penn State on NBA Summer League rosters as Summer League action begins this week.

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Nittany Lion to appear on Penn State Day at Knoebels

ELYSBURG — The Nittany Lion will be on hand for the 16th Penn State Day at Knoebels on June 14. Six regional alumni chapters are sponsoring the event, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pavilion 5.

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Penn State Hockey Hires a Former Nittany Lion to Its Coaching Staff

Vince Pedrie, who played for Penn State hockey from 2015-17, returns to the Nittany Lions as an assistant coach.

Penn State player ratings in EA College Football 26

EA Sports released its top 100 players for its upcoming College Football 26 video game, including a handful of Penn State ...

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Penn State golf adds Tim Peters

UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State men’s golf head coach Mark Leon has announced the addition of transfer Tim Peters to the Nittany Lion roster ahead of the 2025-26 season. Peters, a State College native, ...

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Penn State Loses Out on Five-Star Recruit Immanuel Iheanacho

Penn State loses out on the second ranked offensive lineman in the class of 2026, Immanuel Iheanacho. This adds on to a list ...

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