Gavin McKenna selected first overall by Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL draft
Yukon's Gavin McKenna was selected first overall in the NHL draft on Friday, becoming only the second Indigenous player to achieve this feat. The 18-year-old winger, a standout at Penn State, was picked by the Toronto Maple Leafs, with Justin Bieber announcing the choice.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 23:38 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 23:50 UTC
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