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Gavin McKenna, Penn State’s phenom forward, just became the first Nittany Lion ever to be drafted first overall in the NHL—by the Toronto Maple Leafs—and only the second Penn State athlete ever to earn the top pick in a major pro league. In just one blazing season, he shattered program records, led the nation in assists per game, and became the first freshman to win Big Ten Freshman of the Year and scoring title. Already a CHL legend as the third-youngest player-of-the-year winner, McKenna’s 129-point season and 54-game point streak made him a generational talent. With elite vision, quick hands, and elite skating, he’s poised to slot right in beside Auston Matthews—and could skip college entirely. His selection cements Penn State hockey as a national powerhouse, with McKenna joining Jackson Smith as the second Nittany Lion taken in the first round this year.

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