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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.
A Toronto-born forward with a strong OHL record and NHL draft selection is set to join Penn State’s roster, where he could fill a critical wing spot and potentially become a future captain.
Following the conclusion of the 2026 NHL Draft, teams are opening their development camp doors to a mix of WHL standouts, alumni and free agents, with a tracker set to expand as rosters are released.
Penn State has secured the commitment of Kaden Pitre, a defensive‑oriented center who brings OHL experience and NHL draft pedigree to the program.
Kaden Pitre, a 20‑year‑old centre with OHL experience and NHL draft pedigree, has pledged to join Penn State for the 2026‑27 campaign, where he will anchor a defensive line under coach Guy Gadowsky.