From Frozen Four to Juggernaut... Penn State’s Hockey Takeover — Linked to ELITE Prospects

Penn State men's hockey is in uncharted territory — and that’s a great thing. After a Frozen Four appearance and growing national credibility, the Nittany Lions are now strongly linked to four elite NHL prospects: Gavin McKenna, Porter Martone, Michael Misa, and Jackson Smith.

Zach Seyko is joined by PSU hockey broadcaster Eric Ohlson to break down why Penn State has become a serious contender for blue-chip CHL talent, how NIL is not the only factor, and why this momentum is years in the making. They also cover the emotional departure of longtime assistant Keith Fisher, and how PSU is positioning itself as one of the most attractive destinations in college hockey — both for coaches and generational talent.

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00:00 – Intro: Penn State Linked to 4 Elite Prospects

01:30 – Gavin McKenna, Martone, Misa, Jackson Smith: Real Possibilities?

04:00 – Jackson Smith Rumors & Post-Draft Timelines

06:45 – CHL Players + NIL: New Era for NCAA Hockey

09:00 – Why It’s Not Just NIL — Development Still Comes First

12:00 – NHL Draft Decisions Impacting College Choices

14:30 – Why Penn State’s Frozen Four Run Changed Everything

17:00 – Does Penn State Really Develop NHL Talent?

21:30 – Penn State vs. 100-Year Programs Like Michigan & BC

24:00 – Can PSU Land All Four? How Many Are Realistic?

27:00 – Keith Fisher Leaves for Lindenwood: Impact & Reaction

31:00 – Final Thoughts: PSU Hockey = Next National Power?