Gavin McKenna, a highly-touted NHL draft prospect, is facing felony aggravated assault and other charges stemming from an incident on January 31st. The charges include aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for February 11th. McKenna, a player for the Penn State hockey team, was reportedly involved in an altercation at a bar that resulted in a broken jaw for the victim. Penn State officials have stated they are aware of the charges but will not comment further due to the ongoing legal proceedings.
Gavin McKenna, a top National Hockey League draft prospect this year, is facing assault charges stemming from a Jan. 31 altercation.McKenna, who is a star player for the Penn State hockey team, is charged with felony aggravated assault that "attempts to cause serious bodily injury or causes injury with extreme indolence.
He was also charged with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct, according to a criminal complaint filed on Feb. 5. RELATED: Ex-Kentucky athlete competed months before infant allegedly found dead in closetThe 18-year-old reportedly was at a bar with friends and family after the team’s outdoor game at Beaver Stadium against Michigan State, FOX News noted, citing Onward State. During the incident, he allegedly assaulted an individual, leaving the victim with a broken jaw.FOX News reported that McKenna was arraigned on the charges and released on $20,000 unsecured bail. The 18-year-old has a preliminary hearing set for Feb. 11 at Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Penn. FOX News obtained a statement from a Penn State official who said "We are aware that charges have been filed; however, as this is an ongoing legal matter, we will not have any further comment." Gavin McKenna is a native of Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, viewed by many analysts as a projected first overall pick for the 2026 NHL. He’s played 24 games with the Penn State Nittany Lions and played the past three seasons with the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League. McKenna has a total of 129 points in 56 games last season with the Tigers before transitioning to NCAA hockey with Penn State.
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