Penn State hockey freshman Gavin McKenna was charged with felony aggravated assault, according to court records filed in Centre County by the State College Police Department on February 4 and stem from an alleged incident that occurred on January 31 the very same day Penn State hockey hosted Michigan State in an outdoor game at Beaver Stadium.
The State College Police Department released a statement late Wednesday night:
The Borough of State College Police Department has filed criminal charges against 18-year-old Pennsylvania State University student, Gavin McKenna of Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. The charges are the result of an altercation which occurred in the 100 block of South Pugh Street, in the Borough of State College on January 31, 2026, at approximately 8:45PM. McKenna has been charged with violating the Pennsylvania Crime Code, sections 2702(A)(1) felony Aggravated Assault, 2701(A)(1) misdemeanor Simple Assault, 2709(A)(1) summary Harassment and 5503(A)(1) summary Disorderly Conduct. It is alleged that McKenna struck a 21-year-old male in the face during the altercation resulting in facial injuries requiring corrective surgery.
McKenna was arraigned on the charges before Magisterial District Judge McClain and released on $20,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing for this case is scheduled for 8:30AM on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, PA.
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