Maxmilian Mares commits to Penn State hockey

Maxmilian Mares, a 17-year-old forward from Ostrava, Czechia, has announced his commitment to the Penn State men's hockey program.

Standing 6-foot-6, Mares currently plays for the Rimouski Océanic in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He has recorded 16 points in 15 games this season, consisting of six goals and 10 assists.

Prior to moving to North America, Mares developed through the HC Vítkovice youth system and played for the Bílí Tygři Liberec organization, where he recorded 23 goals and 19 assists across 53 games for their under-17 and under-20 squads. He has also represented Czechia at the under-16, under-17, and under-18 international levels, including the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Mares is eligible for the 2027 NHL Draft.