Gavin McKenna Commits to Penn State Hockey — And the Nittany Lions Are NOT Finished?!

It’s official: Gavin McKenna, the most anticipated hockey prospect since Connor Bedard, Connor McDavid, and Sidney Crosby, is coming to Penn State.

Zach Seyko and Eric Ohlson break down:

- Why McKenna’s commitment is a seismic moment not just for PSU, but for the entire NCAA

- The ripple effects on the team, the Big Ten, and the NHL pipeline

- Who might be next: Porter Martone and Michael Misa are both in play

- Why some insiders are saying this is “bad” for college hockey — and why that reaction is rooted in jealousy

- How Penn State built this moment the right way — and what comes next for Hockey Valley

- This isn't just a huge recruiting win — it’s a redefining moment for the sport.

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00:00 – Gavin McKenna Is a Nittany Lion

01:30 – Crosby, McDavid, McKenna: The Comparison Is Real

03:15 – How McKenna Changes College Hockey Forever

05:00 – First Line Questions: Chemistry, Centers, and Role Fit

07:30 – The October Experiment: Building Lineups Takes Time

09:00 – Sponsor Read

10:00 – What Comes Next? Martone + Misa Rumors Swirl

13:30 – How This Affects Michigan, Michigan State, and the Big Ten

15:30 – What Happens If They Do Get Misa and Martone?

18:20 – National Media Reaction: “Bad for College Hockey”

19:30 – Is This Inorganic? Why Some Fans Are Mad

22:00 – Penn State Built This — Not Bought It

24:00 – Final Thoughts: Hate the Game, Not the Player