Why Gavin McKenna’s decision to join the NCAA could mark the end of major junior hockey in Canada as we know it

Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna, set to be the 2026 No. 1 draft pick, shocks the hockey world by leaving the CHL for NCAA’s Penn State, marking a major shift in Canadian hockey. NCAA rule change allows CHL players to switch to U.S. college hockey. McKenna’s move for potential earnings and development raises concerns for CHL’s future competitiveness.

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