Gavin McKenna warming up before the Penn State Nittany Lions took on the Michigan State Spartans at Beaver Stadium on January 31 in State College, Pennsylvania. - Richard T Gagnon/Getty ImagesPenn State forward Gavin McKenna, widely considered to be the top prospect in the 2026 National Hockey League (NHL) Draft, was charged with felony aggravated assault on Wednesday by authorities in State College, Pennsylvania, according to documents obtained by CNN. The 18-year-old was also charged with simple assault, a misdemeanor and summary charges of harassment and disorderly conduct. According to the State College Police Department, McKenna was involved in an altercation at approximately 8:45 p.m ET on Saturday. The Nittany Lions hockey program told CNN it was “aware that charges have been filed” but would not comment further.

Source: CNN February 05, 2026 17:53 UTC