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Yukon-born hockey player Gavin McKenna has been charged with assault, according to court documents obtained by CBC News.
McKenna is a top NHL prospect currently playing college hockey in Pennsylvania.
Court documents filed with the state of Pennsylvania say McKenna was charged earlier on Wednesday by the State College police department for offences that allegedly occurred on Jan. 31.
When reached by CBC News on Wednesday, John Hanna, associate director of strategic communications at Penn State University, said the school is “aware that charges have been filed” but would not comment further.
McKenna is facing four charges, including aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct.
The court documents say McKenna is awaiting a preliminary hearing.
The projected 1st-overall selection in next year’s NHL entry draft hails from the far north of Canada — Whitehorse, Yukon. He’ll also be playing in the NCAA at Penn State for his draft year, a decision that could change the path top prospects take to the NHL. But, who is Gavin McKenna?