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After a disappointing previous campaign, the Nittany Lions are banking on improved goaltending, seasoned center play and a healthier roster to revive their Big Ten aspirations.
Freshman forward Kale Dach, drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins, is slated to debut for Penn State on October 9, adding CHL‑tested offensive firepower to a roster seeking to offset a 37% goal return rate.
Kale Dach, a freshman at Penn State, is expected to start as a bottom six center in the 2026‑27 season. His CHL stint with the Calgary Hitmen produced a breakout offensive year, and coaches see him as the key to replenishing the team’s goal production.
Projected as the top overall selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, Gavin McKenna will become the first player from Penn State’s men’s hockey team to be drafted first overall, joining a distinguished list of alumni who have transitioned to the NHL.
Kaden Pitre, a 2024 NHL Draft selection by the Tampa Bay Lightning, has committed to Penn State, bringing OHL experience and a strong two‑way game to a program reshaping its forward lines.