Gavin McKenna, considered a generational talent and the favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, will play at Penn State University this season. The 17-year-old forward announced his decision Tuesday on ESPN’s “SportsCenter."

Gavin McKenna -- the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft -- has committed to Penn State for the 2025-26 season.

Canadian forward Gavin McKenna chose the Nittany Lions after weeks of deliberation and campus visits, announcing the decision formally Tuesday on ESPN.