Jackson Smith, who recently commited to play for Penn State, was selected in the first round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Smith went No. 14 overall to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Defenseman Jackson Smith, who committed to Penn State on June 15, was drafted 14th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night: Most projections had Smith as a first round prospect ahead ...

LOS ANGELES, Calif. —Penn State incoming freshman Jackson Smith was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets with the 14th overall pick in the first round of the NHL Draft Friday night. The 6-foot ...

Gavin McKenna is taking his former WHL number into NCAA hockey. The projected top pick of the 2026 NHL draft will wear No. 72 ...

Jackson Smith, a WHL player who will join the Nittany Lions men's hockey roster this season, was selected 14th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Smith also became Penn State hockey's inaugural ...

He’s a nearly scratch golfer and grew up competing in high-level swim meets, but Smith’s first love is hockey. Like many Canadian kids, he was on the ice from 3 years old, and his natural athleticism ...

Penn State men’s hockey on Wednesday unveiled its 2025-26 recruiting class, highlighted by top NHL Draft prospect Gavin ...

Jackson Smith, a WHL player who will join the Nittany Lions men's hockey roster this season, was selected 14th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Smith also became Penn State hockey's inaugural ...