Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna charged with assault in downtown Penn State incident, court document shows

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Gavin McKenna, a top NHL prospect who plays for the Penn State Nittany Lions’ ice hockey team, is facing an assault charge after an altercation Saturday night.

A criminal complaint was filed Wednesday against McKenna, 18, charging him with felony aggravated assault that "attempts to cause serious bodily injury or causes injury with extreme indolence."

McKenna was also charged with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct in the Jan. 31 incident.

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Gavin McKenna of the Penn State Nittany Lions walks off the ice before an game against the Michigan State Spartans at the West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium Jan. 31, 2026, in State College, Pa. (Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

"We are aware that charges have been filed; however, as this is an ongoing legal matter, we will not have any further comment," a Penn State official told Fox News Digital in a statement.

The altercation occurred in downtown State College, according to Onward State.

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McKenna had been at a bar with friends and family after the team’s outdoor game at Beaver Stadium against Michigan State, the outlet reported. McKenna scored in the game, but the Spartans won 5-4.

During the incident, McKenna allegedly assaulted an individual, leaving the victim with a broken jaw.

Gavin McKenna of the Penn State Nittany Lions skates before a game against the Michigan State Spartans at the West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium Jan. 31, 2026, in State College, Pa. (Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

The State College Police Department did not