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Penn State's Kaden Pitre joins hockey team after OHL success

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Penn State's Kaden Pitre joins hockey team after OHL success
Summary

Kaden Pitre, a 20-year-old center from Stouffville, Ontario, joins Penn State's hockey team for the 2026-27 season. Pitre played the 2025-26 season with the Flint Firebirds and North Bay Battalion in the OHL, achieving 18 goals and 26 assists in 49 games. He was selected in the 6th round of the 2024 NHL Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Known for his defensive play, Pitre's role in Penn State may adjust as he competes for a spot on the team, particularly with returning player Keaton Peters recovering from injury.

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  • •Kaden Pitre played 49 games with 18 goals and 26 assists last season.
  • •He was drafted in the 2024 NHL Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
  • •Pitre aims to fulfill a role as a two-way center for Penn State.
  • •Keaton Peters returns from injury, impacting Pitre’s positioning.
  • •Penn State needs players with a strong two-way game for the upcoming season.
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  • 4:52 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State Hockey Freshman Profiles: Kaden Pitre
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The Skinny Position: CHeight: 6’Weight: 185 poundsDOB: February 8, 2006 (age 20)Shoots: LeftHometown: Stouffville, ON, Canada2025-26 Team: Flint Firebirds/North Bay Battalion (OHL)2025-26 Stats: 49 games, 18 goals, 26 assists, +17NHL Draft: 2024 6th round (181st overall) by Tampa Bay Lightning 2026-27 Outlook Pitre played four seasons in the OHL for the Flint Firebirds and North […]

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