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Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna charged with assault in Pennsylvania

05 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagem gerada por IA

Gavin McKenna, an 18-year-old Canadian forward for Penn State and the projected top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, faces felony aggravated assault charges following an alleged altercation in State College. Authorities say he punched a 21-year-old man twice in the face on January 31, causing severe injuries including a fractured jaw. McKenna was released on $20,000 bail after his arraignment on Wednesday.