Gavin McKenna was arrested following a late-night altercation on January 31, 2026. Amid the new development, here’s everything about his personal life.
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Penn State hockey star, Gavin McKenna had been hogging the spotlight for his excellent game until the attention abruptly shifted from the ice to the courtroom. He was initially projected as the No.1 pick in the 2026 NHL draft, but was recently taken into custody after an alleged late-night altercation in downtown State College, Pennsylvania. While the news has left his fans worried, let us know more about both his case and his personal life.
Is Gavin McKenna dating anyone?
With increasing interest in Gavin McKenna’s game and the new legal case, netizens are curious about whether he is in a relationship. But there is no confirmed information that the freshman forward is dating. Gavin has deliberately kept his private life out of the public eye since arriving at Penn State.
Still, there is social media speculation linking him to Jordan Blouin, a Syracuse University hockey player. For those unaware, the claim surfaced from a Calgary sports journalist’s post on X in July 2025 when Gavin was first linked to NHL draft chatter. However, there is no confirmation from either Gavin or Jordan about the same.
Why was Gavin McKenna arrested? How will it affect him?
According to reports from the State College Police Department, Gavin was involved in an incident on the 100 block of South Pugh Street during the early hours of January 31, 2026. Prior to the incident, he was playing in an outdoor hockey event at Beaver Stadium. Police have alleged that he struck a 21-year-old man in the face during a confrontation. In turn, it has caused the man several injuries, which require corrective surgery. Therefore, Gavin faces four charges, including felony aggravated assault, misdemeanor simple assault, and summary counts of disorderly conduct and harassment.
If Gavin is found guilty of the first charge of felony aggravated assault, he could face up to 20 years in prison, leaving his career in uncertainty. Meanwhile, he was released on a USD 20,000 unsecured bail. On the other hand, a preliminary hearing is scheduled for February 11 at the Centre County Courthouse.
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More about Gavin McKenna
Apart from this incident, Gavin McKenna is widely known as a “generational talent.” He is a citizen of the Tr’ondek Hwech’in First Nation from Whitehorse, Yukon. He had made history in junior hockey with the Medicine Hat Tigers and created a modern CHL record with a 54-game point streak. Later, Gavin joined Penn State in July 2025 after a landmark eligibility rule change allowed CHL players into the NCAA. Among his 24 games, he led the Nittany Lions with 32 points and had recently recorded his first collegiate hat-trick. Internationally, he has represented Team Canada and set a record at the 2024 U18 World Championships. Recently, he also signed a significant NHL deal reportedly worth up to USD 700,000, becoming one of the highest-profile athletes in college hockey this season.
What do you think about Gavin McKenna’s legal challenges amid his soaring career?
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