Penn State men’s hockey forward Gavin McKenna has been charged after an alleged altercation late Saturday night at downtown State University. The incident occurred along the 100 block of South Pugh Street and the report was filed at 10:35 p.m.

State University Police charged McKenna, 18, with a felony count of aggravated assault, “attempting to inflict serious injury or causing injury with extreme indifference,” a misdemeanor simple assault, and two summary counts of disorderly conduct and harassment. If convicted, McKenna could face up to 20 years in prison for the felony charge alone.

Officials said the team was at a downtown bar with friends and family after an outdoor game at Beaver Stadium. During the incident, McKenna allegedly assaulted an unidentified person, leaving the victim with a broken jaw.

McKenna is considered a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. He had 11 goals and 21 assists for 32 points this season, scoring in a game against Michigan State at Beaver Stadium.

Onward State has reached out to the Penn State Athletic Association for comment and will update this article if we receive a response.

This story will be updated with more information as it becomes available.

James Russell, Alex Smith and CJ Gill also reported on this story.