Gavin McKenna during the Penn State Nittany Lions game against the Michigan State Spartans at Beaver Stadium on January 31 in State College, Pennsylvania. - Richard T Gagnon/Getty ImagesPenn State hockey forward Gavin McKenna will not face a felony aggravated assault charge after it was dropped by the Centre County District Attorney’s Office on Friday. On Wednesday, 18-year-old McKenna was charged with four counts by the State College Police Department after an altercation on January 31, according to court documents. According to the State College Police Department, McKenna was involved in an altercation at approximately 8:45 p.m ET on January 31. CNN has reached out to Penn State hockey and McKenna’s representation for comment.

Source: CNN February 07, 2026 07:27 UTC