Next Steps Underway For Top NCAA Prospects McKenna, Martone, Castagna

Gavin McKenna, LW, Penn State

The NCAA hockey circuit has never seen a more anticipated move than Gavin McKenna’s decision to leave the WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers for Penn State University. McKenna signed a sizeable NIL deal to join the Nittany Lions, and he did not disappoint.

McKenna finished his freshman season with 15 goals and 51 points in 35 games, ranking tied for third in points in the nation. Unfortunately for McKenna and Penn State, their hopes of winning the National Championship evaporated in the first round of the tournament, as they lost to the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

The next step for the 18-year-old is the NHL draft, and it is almost a guarantee that he will be with whatever NHL club drafts him next year. But Friedman reported that McKenna could have one final stop before the draft.

The next steps for NCAA prospects Gavin McKenna, Porter Martone and Jonathan Castagna are all in place. It won't be long before some sign an entry-level contract with their NHL team, while another could be suiting up for Team Canada in the off-season.

thehockeynews.comNext Steps Underway For Top NCAA Prospects McKenna, Martone, CastagnaThe next steps for NCAA prospects Gavin McKenna, Porter Martone and Jonathan Castagna are all in place. It won't be long before some sign an entry-level contract with their NHL team, while another could be suiting up for Team Canada in the off-season.

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