TEMPE – College hockey is entering its golden age. A monumental rule change by the NCAA last year deemed Canadian Hockey League players eligible for collegiate competition.

Over the past five years, two college players were selected No. 1 overall in the NHL. This year, Penn State freshman forward Gavin McKenna is on track to be the sixth player to be drafted first overall by the NHL out of college. ×

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