It was a two-team race entering last week, and a new report from Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects suggests Michigan State is the loser in this tight recruiting battle. Robinson reported on Monday afternoon that McKenna is expected to commit to Big Ten rival Penn State over the Spartans.

Gavin McKenna will be attending Penn State University, according to Elite Prospects insider Cam Robinson. It's a massive decision in the college hockey world, as McKenna chose the Nittany Lions over his other finalist, Michigan State.

McKenna, 17, had 50 goals and 167 points in 72 games, including playoffs, last season for the Medicine Hat Tigers of the WHL. His commitment could signal a landmark shift in hockey development.