Penn State forward Gavin McKenna, the consensus first overall pick in this June's NHL draft, has been charged with felony aggravated assault and other counts, according to Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court documents.
McKenna, 18, was charged with first-degree felony aggravated assault, which is defined as "attempts to cause serious bodily injury or causes injury with extreme indifference"; misdemeanour simple assault; and two summary counts of disorderly conduct for harassment and engaging in a fight.
The maximum penalty for first-degree felony aggravated assault in Pennsylvania is 20 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine.