Gavin McKenna's NHL Draft Season In Review: Did He Make The Right Call; Did Penn State's Investment Pay Off?
Called Up: The Hockey Prospects PodcastShow Notes
As the college hockey season wraps up, we look at the biggest storyline of the year: Gavin McKenna's one (and likely only) season in the NCAA at Penn State. Chris and Cam discuss the many, many facets of McKenna's decision including if he made the right call to go to Penn State, if the team's investment in him paid off and what's next for the player.
Additionally, Chris and Cam discuss a new proposed NCAA rule that could throw everything in this ever-changing landscape into further flux.
Plus, Chris shares some thoughts from a trip to Brantford to see arguably the best team in junior hockey -- the OHL's Brantford Bulldogs.
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