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Rising Star Gavin McKenna Shines in Penn State Debut

10/5/2025

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Gavin McKenna, 17, debuted for Penn State in a 6-3 win over Arizona State.
He assisted two first-period goals, setting up Aiden Fink's power-play goal and Charlie Cerrato's.
McKenna arrived from the Western Hockey League (WHL), where he was player of the year.
NHL Network aired the game, underscoring his status as an NHL draft prospect, rematch on October 4.

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Gavin McKenna, 17, debuted for Penn State in a 6-3 win over Arizona State.
He assisted two first-period goals, setting up Aiden Fink's power-play goal and Charlie Cerrato's.
McKenna arrived from the Western Hockey League (WHL), where he was player of the year.
NHL Network aired the game, underscoring his status as an NHL draft prospect, rematch on October 4.