Canada forward Gavin McKenna (9) looks on during the second period of a IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship pre-tournament game against Sweden in London, Ont., on Dec. 20, 2025. The Canadian Press/Nicole Osborne
Yukon native and top prospect for this June’s upcoming NHL draft Gavin McKenna has been charged with aggravated assault following an alleged incident on Jan. 31, according to U.S. authorities.
McKenna, 18, had a criminal complaint filed against him Feb. 4 and was charged with first-degree felony aggravated assault and several other counts by the State College Police Department in State College, Pennsylvania, which is located about a three hours’ drive northwest of Philadelphia.
