Yukon-born ice hockey player Gavin McKenna has been accused of assault, as stated in court records confirmed by CBC News. McKenna, a promising NHL candidate currently competing in college hockey in Pennsylvania, faces charges outlined in Pennsylvania state documents for alleged incidents on January 31.
The charges against McKenna include aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct. John Hanna, the associate director of strategic communications at Penn State University, acknowledged that charges had been brought but declined to provide further comments when contacted by CBC News.
According to court filings, McKenna is awaiting a preliminary hearing to address the allegations. The felony aggravated assault charge against McKenna was dropped on February 6, 2026. An in-depth look at Gavin McKenna’s background and potential impact on the NHL draft process is also presented in a related video feature.
