Gavin McKenna’s time at Penn State University has been a thrill-a-minute experience this season.

The 17-year-old left wing and projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft not only is riding a four-game point streak (two goals, five assists) but is tied for the lead among all freshmen in NCAA men's hockey with 13 points (three goals, 10 assists) in 10 games. He was named Hockey Commisioners Association Rookie of the Month for October on Thursday.

Things will get ramped up even more this weekend when Penn State travels to East Lansing, Michigan, to take on Michigan State.

McKenna’s Nittany Lions (9-1-0) have won seven straight and are No. 3 in the NCAA poll. The Spartans (5-1-0) have won five straight and are ranked No. 1.

"It's a heavyweight battle and whenever you get to play a team lik

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