A Strategic Addition
Charlie Michaud, a defenseman who spent the 2025‑26 season with Miami (OH), has officially committed to Penn State's hockey program for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign.
During his brief stint with the Redhawks he appeared in six games, averaging just under 13 minutes of ice time per night and failing to record a point, underscoring the developmental nature of his transition.
Midway through the Western Hockey League season he was dealt to the Penticton Vees, where he contributed 15 assists in 35 games, highlighting his playmaking skills on a more competitive stage.
Coach Mike McGinnis has noted that Michaud's arrival helps preserve an even mix of left‑handed and right‑handed defensemen, a balance the program has been targeting as it finalizes its recruiting class.
The roster is now full once incoming transfers are accounted for, but the staff remains open to adding another forward should Gavin McKenna decide to pursue an NHL opportunity, a scenario that could open a spot on the lineup.