Four-star forward Braden Horton has committed to Penn State men’s hockey, he announced Friday.

Horton stands at 6’2 and 176b pounds as he will head to the National Team Development Program for the 2025-26 season.

The Pennsylvania native is the team’s first 2009 recruit. He ranked third on Shattuck St. Mary’s U15, with 112 points. He will join Penn State in 2027.

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