Penn State announced the addition of the consensus No. 1 prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft with a press release on Thursday. Accompanying the release were the first public statements from head coach Guy Gadowsky and athletic director Pat Kraft.

Penn State men's hockey coach Guy Gadowsky and Athletic Director Pat Kraft discuss the importance of Gavin McKenna's commitment to the Nittany Lions.

Gavin McKenna said he is committing to Penn State in a highly anticipated decision by one of the most highly projected NHL-caliber prospects since Connor McDavid’s draft year in 2015.