Buck's Blog

Before we even get to the tape, it's worth appreciating where Gavin McKenna comes from. Born December 20, 2007, in Whitehorse, Yukon, McKenna grew up far from any traditional hockey hotbed, the son of two hockey-playing parents, his father building him an outdoor rink every winter. That kind of origin story has a way of producing hungry players. He became the first Yukon-born player to be drafted first overall in the WHL, selected by the Medicine Hat Tigers in the 2022 bantam

Photo by Kylie Barton Penn State has become the epicenter of the hockey world, largely due to Gavin McKenna’s decision to join the Nittany Lions. With the NCAA drawing fresh attention, a former draft pick, 20-year-old Charlie Cerrato, is stealing the spotlight. Cerrato has exploded out of the gate, amassing an impressive 11 points in just four games (3 goals, 8 assists). For comparison, the closest non-Penn State player, Michael Hage, has 9 points in three games (4 goals, 5 a