Penn State Men’s Hockey’s JJ Wiebusch & Gavin McKenna Receive National Award Recognition
This season marks the first time since 2023 that Penn State players have received honors from the Hockey Commissioners Association (HCA), with forwards JJ Wiebusch and Gavin McKenna earning national recognition for their outstanding performances.
JJ Wiebusch’s Achievements
- Named National Co-Forward of the Month for October, sharing the honor with Minnesota Duluth’s Max Plante.
- Leads the NCAA in goals with 11 and is tied for second in points with 18.
- Earned two Big Ten Star of the Week awards this season.
- Selected to the U.S. Collegiate Selects Team for the 2025 Spangler Cup.
Gavin McKenna’s Accomplishments
- Awarded National Rookie of the Month by the HCA for October.
- Leads the conference in scoring among freshmen with 13 points (three goals, 10 assists).
- Ranked first nationally among freshmen in assists for October.
- Scored the game-winning and sweep-clinching goal in the season opener against Arizona State.
Program Milestones and Upcoming Games
The two forwards represent the third and fourth players in Penn State history to earn HCA honors, following Aiden Fink's Rookie of the Month award in 2023. This weekend, they will compete in East Lansing, Michigan, in a game scheduled for November 7, available on Big Ten Plus.
Jamie, a third-year statistics student from Chappaqua, NY, comments on the players' pivotal roles in Penn State's strong 9-1-0 start this season.
Summary: JJ Wiebusch and Gavin McKenna have become key contributors and national award recipients, highlighting their impressive impact on Penn State men’s hockey this season.
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