Non-UND College Hockey 2025-26

[Brett0909]

46 minutes ago, brianvf said:

Flush their $700k down the drain if that happens!

Maybe someone here can confirm, but have to wonder if there’s a clause on behavior that nullifies his NIL payment. Would think if you are academically ineligible, self-select not to compete (transfer/etc.), or gross misconduct there’d be a waiver of some kind to protect the NIL involved. 

[beastandco]

51 minutes ago, tnt said:

Someone on GPL said it would be something they would expect of Keaton Verhoeff.  Just shows the ignorance over there.  Of course we know in the state of Minnesota any behavior like this wouldn’t be a crime anyway. 

That statement is so out of touch. I have heard nothing but great things about Verhoeff off of the ice. You hear nothing but bad things about Minneapolis on the news.

[jk]

Still a lot we don't know, but I'm guessing winning a bar fight is a plus to most NHL execs. 

[brucespook]

31 minutes ago, jk said:

Still a lot we don't know, but I'm guessing winning a bar fight is a plus to most NHL execs. 

It’s the gross indifference charge which could mean he hit a knocked out guy 

[brianvf]

If the reports about his mom being harassed are true, then I guess I don't blame him for hitting the guy.
Sounds like he might have taken it a bit too far though.
I'm guessing the charges get reduced or he takes a plea and that he still gets drafted where he would have been. 
Not sure how PSU will handle it though...if they'll make him sit a few games or not.

[nodakgirl93]

19 minutes ago, brianvf said:

If the reports about his mom being harassed are true, then I guess I don't blame him for hitting the guy.
Sounds like he might have taken it a bit too far though.
I'm guessing the charges get reduced or he takes a plea and that he still gets drafted where he would have been. 
Not sure how PSU will handle it though...if they'll make him sit a few games or not.

Was his mom at the bar too? Sounds like it was a team thing and I suppose family was there.  But still bad words doesn't mean you attack someone. What happened before his mom was harassed and was it only her?

[Big Green]

3 hours ago, stoneySIOUX said:

We are... Penn State?

We are... State Pen? 

Sorry, couldn't resist.... 😉

Looks like a good sign to bring to regional or frozen four if PSU is there

[nascar99]

33 minutes ago, nodakgirl93 said:

Was his mom at the bar too? Sounds like it was a team thing and I suppose family was there.  But still bad words doesn't mean you attack someone. What happened before his mom was harassed and was it only her?

His mom was there. Some drunk idiot kept verbally harassing Gavin's mom, wouldn't go away. I don't condone the actions, but I understand why they occur. Allegedly, all of course

[OopsSioux]

Gavin is a young man.  Anyone can have their emotions get the most of them.  It's not as if we haven't seen examples of bad behavior in Grand Forks by athletes as well.

That being said, it's difficult to make any actual judgements about Gavin aside from the facts.  I'm betting no one here actually knows him.  The fact is he made a mistake, will be punished accordingly, and rightfully so.

What he does from here will define his character and quite frankly may really affect his future.

I hate to hear of these types of incidents as for men like Gavin this can be a turning point and he'll determine how good or bad it turns out.

He has so much potential.  I hope it doesn't get wasted.

 

[Blackheart]

29 minutes ago, OopsSioux said:

Gavin is a young man.  Anyone can have their emotions get the most of them.  It's not as if we haven't seen examples of bad behavior in Grand Forks by athletes as well.

That being said, it's difficult to make any actual judgements about Gavin aside from the facts.  I'm betting no one here actually knows him.  The fact is he made a mistake, will be punished accordingly, and rightfully so.

What he does from here will define his character and quite frankly may really affect his future.

I hate to hear of these types of incidents as for men like Gavin this can be a turning point and he'll determine how good or bad it turns out.

He has so much potential.  I hope it doesn't get wasted.

 

Matt Frattin turned his whole situation around…ultimately I believe it cost him the Hobey Baker his senior year but he was lights out that season.

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

Before they delete the posts

[90siouxfan]

Perhaps he was just sending a message to Corey Perry....

[cberkas]

17 minutes ago, 90siouxfan said:

Perhaps he was just sending a message to Corey Perry....

I did think this 

[stoneySIOUX]

24 minutes ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

Before they delete the posts

Not gonna lie, that's kind of sweet. His teammates have his back. 

[nodakgirl93]

Sounds like it was caught on camera and it happened outside the bar. Gavin threw two punches. 

 

[Blackheart]

7 minutes ago, nodakgirl93 said:

Sounds like it was caught on camera and it happened outside the bar. Gavin threw two punches. 

 

So it won't be long until the video surfaces.

[beastandco]

Per Seravalli, the incident was caught on a street camera. Whatever that camera showed was enough for these charges to be filed. It’s hard to make a fair judgement based off of the information provided at this time. The footage will be very telling.
 

It will be interesting to see how Penn State responds. If anyone related to the team saw this go down and believe that his actions were justified, you have to imagine they try to clear this up as soon as possible. 

[Blackheart]

19 minutes ago, beastandco said:

It will be interesting to see how Penn State responds. If anyone related to the team saw this go down and believe that his actions were justified, you have to imagine they try to clear this up as soon as possible. 

How would his actions be justified?  Some drunk chirps you and you break his jaw?  Gotta be smarter than that.  I'm smelling a huge settlement here.

[cberkas]

Just now, Blackheart said:

How would his actions be justified?  Some drunk chirps you and you break his jaw?  Gotta be smarter than that.  I'm smelling a huge settlement here.

Sometimes you just have to walk away.

[Blackheart]

Not a US born player, so here on a student visa.  Gets into an altercation which potentially could result in a felony.  What will Penn State do?  What will the US government do?  I feel bad for the kid; if the story is as they say most guys would have reacted exactly the same way.  Unfortunately for McKenna, Penn St does not exactly have a great track record for doing the right thing.  This will be scrutinized very closely...and their will very likely be a video.

 

[Username Taken]

40 minutes ago, cberkas said:

Sometimes you just have to walk away.

Especially if you plan on being a star in the NHL where opposing fans are going to give it to you every possible chance they can. 

[southpaw]

Foreigner on a visa

Accused of violence 

History of outbursts

 

Thankfully for him, he's got money and lawyers who can ensure he receives due process. Will be interesting to see what the repercussions could be with future work interests.

[Sweethockey]

After the case is settled, I suspect that ICE will tell him to go home and cancel his Visa. 

[brucespook]

Happening outside could be bad for him if he followed him out.  

[The Sicatoka]

The confrontation started in a bar?

PA drinking age is 21.

McKenna is 18. 

 

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