Guy Gadowsky, Gavin McKenna Preview Penn State Men's Hockey's Top-5 Matchup at Michigan State

Guy Gadowsky and Gavin McKenna Preview Penn State Men's Hockey's Top-5 Matchup at Michigan State

Fresh off a road sweep against Ohio State, No. 3 Penn State men's hockey is set for another ranked matchup this weekend at Michigan State. Before heading to East Lansing to face one of college hockey's most challenging road environments, head coach Guy Gadowsky and forward Gavin McKenna spoke to the media Monday afternoon about the upcoming series between two top-five teams.

Adjusting to Aiden Fink's Absence

Penn State forward Aiden Fink, a top-10 finalist for last season’s Hobey Baker Award, was injured against Ohio State last Thursday and missed Friday's game. Gadowsky addressed the situation:

“He has an upper body injury. He will be out for the foreseeable future.”

Although there is no exact timeline for Fink’s return, the coach expects him back this season, likely around Christmas time.

Team Response and Rotation

In Fink's absence, the team will continue with the same rotation used on Friday but remain flexible as needed. McKenna emphasized the challenge:

“It’s going to suck without him in the lineup, but we know guys are going to step up. It’s a big role to fill, so guys will be working hard for it, and I’m going to make sure I’m doing my job.”
Outlook

Penn State prepares to face a tough opponent, relying on adaptability and depth to fill the significant gap left by Fink’s injury.

Author's summary: Penn State men’s hockey faces a tough test at Michigan State while adapting to the significant absence of star forward Aiden Fink due to injury, with the team ready to step up in his stead.

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StateCollege.com StateCollege.com — 2025-11-04

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