US Prosecutors Withdraw Felony Charge Against Top NHL Prospect Gavin McKenna

Canada’s Gavin McKenna (9) skates with the puck during IIHF World Junior Championship hockey action against Latvia, in Minneapolis on Dec. 27, 2025. The Canadian Press/Christopher KatsarovPennsylvania prosecutors ‍have withdrawn a felony aggravated assault charge against Canada-born hockey player Gavin McKenna, a top prospect for ‍the 2026 NHL Draft.McKenna, 18, had a criminal complaint filed against him on Feb. 4 and was charged with first-degree felony aggravated assault and several other offences by the State College Police Department in State College, Pa., which is located about a three hours’ drive northwest of Philadelphia.