While the perennial top pick in the 2026 draft made all the headlines before the game, 2025 pick Charlie Cerrato had a night against Arizona State on Friday.
As the NCAA college hockey season began on Friday night, many eyes turned their attentions to Tempe, Arizona, of all places. It was for good reason, though. 2026 draft prospect and potential top pick Gavin McKenna took the ice for the first time as a Nittany Lion as 5th-ranked Penn State battled #14 Arizona State.