A 15-year-old from the Yukon who’s already seen as a top NHL prospect has taken the Canada Games by storm.
Captain Gavin McKenna (Number 9) has led the territory’s men’s hockey squad on a historic streak, having recorded over 20 points so far in the Games.
The forward was granted exceptional status and selected as first pick by the Medicine Hat Tigers in the 2022 Western Hockey League Draft. Scouts say he’s already seen as a potential top pick when he’s eligible for the NHL draft in 2026.
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