Penn State men's hockey is one month away from its first puck drop of the season. Coming off its best season in program history with a 22-14-4 overall, 9-11-4 Big Ten record and its first Frozen Four appearance, Hockey Valley is becoming a hot spot. The Nittany Lions recruited seven incoming freshmen and two transfers this upcoming season. Projected No. 1 overall 2026 NHL Draft pick Gavin McKenna headlines the group.
Meet the new faces on Penn State men's hockey's roster.
Penn State men's hockey brings in seven freshmen for 2025-26, all from the CHL
Jackson Smith committed to Penn State on June 15.