Gavin McKenna to be paid $700,000 to play at Penn State

Penn State is one of the most prolific universities in the world of college hockey and certainly has what it takes to attract a name like McKenna.

However, what makes it even more interesting is that Penn State has offered McKenna no less than $700,000 US to join their school.

So, not only will he have a college education on his way to the NCAA, but he’ll have already amassed several hundred thousand dollars before he even gets to the professional level.

The CHL really can’t compete with that.

Penn State would have offered more than double what Michigan State would have offered for the gifted 17-year-old ($300,000).

Even at $300,000, that’s a lot better than what the CHL offers its players: housing included, as well as food and about $600 a month, according to this CBC article. The CHL calls it a stipend rather than a salary.

With what McKenna will earn playing at Penn State, it’s safe to say that nothing is going right for the CHL, which is seeing more and more players leave for the U.S. in the NCAA.

At the same time, the choice makes sense: a good education at a good university (without taking anything away from Canadian universities) and a much more attractive salary than the CHL “treatment”. What’s more, the NCAA is a much better option for developing talented young players.

The CHL will have to make some changes if they don’t want to see too many players leave for their neighbors to the south.

Overtime

– He’s certainly creative.

– Interesting.

– Is this officially the end of tennis for Eugenie Bouchard?

– Good news.