Yukon’s Gavin McKenna becomes only second Indigenous player selected No 1 in NHL draft

Whitehorse winger goes first overall Justin Bieber announces Leafs’ top pick Penn State star hails from Yukon capital With most of Yukon watching and a loud presence of Maple Leafs fans in the stands, Toronto selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the first pick in the NHL draft on Friday night. The 18-year-old McKenna is from Yukon’s capital of Whitehorse and has been a prolific scorer on both sides of the border, with his selection validating the projections of the left winger being his age group’s top prospect more than two years ago. Continue reading...

Agencies · Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 4:38 PM
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Yukon’s Gavin McKenna becomes only second Indigenous player selected No 1 in NHL draft

Whitehorse winger goes first overall
Justin Bieber announces Leafs’ top pick
Penn State star hails from Yukon capital

With most of Yukon watching and a loud presence of Maple Leafs fans in the stands, Toronto selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the first pick in the NHL draft on Friday night.

The 18-year-old McKenna is from Yukon’s capital of Whitehorse and has been a prolific scorer on both sides of the border, with his selection validating the projections of the left winger being his age group’s top prospect more than two years ago.

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