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McKenna Magic: Gavin McKenna Comes up big on Historic Afternoon

Photo courtesy of Penn State hockey: Gavin McKenna

UNIVERSITY PARK– Penn State hockey might be playing in Beaver Stadium without Gavin McKenna.

But having a projected No. 1 NHL Draft choice in Happy Valley certainly helped the cause.

The day wouldn’t have felt right without a goal from McKenna, and that goal happened 8:23 into the second period.

The goal wasn’t the only contribution McKenna made to this historic day.

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He’s assisted on Penn State’s other two goals, each scored by Aiden Fink.

Simply put, McKenna is the most hyped player in Penn State hockey history. It’s been a good eight days for him, highlighted by a hat-trick in last Friday night’s win at Wisconsin.

For Penn State to win its first national title, McKenna has to be a central figure.

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