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Top NHL Draft Prospect McKenna Chooses Penn State

7/9/2025

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McKenna Joins Penn State

Gavin McKenna, the anticipated top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, has chosen to join Penn State for the 2025-26 season, thanks to a new rule permitting CHL players to compete in NCAA hockey. With a staggering 129 points in just 56 WHL games, McKenna is set to elevate Penn State's hockey program to new heights.

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Mammoth Prepares Playoffs

The Utah Mammoth's 2025 prospect development camp dazzled fans with five first-round draft picks, including the talented Caleb Desnoyers, who is bouncing back from a wrist injury, and Dmitri Simashev, who showcased his enhanced puck handling. With a bolstered roster, the Mammoth are gearing up for a thrilling playoff run ahead!

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McKenna Joins Penn State

Gavin McKenna, the anticipated top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, has chosen to join Penn State for the 2025-26 season, thanks to a new rule permitting CHL players to compete in NCAA hockey. With a staggering 129 points in just 56 WHL games, McKenna is set to elevate Penn State's hockey program to new heights.

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