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Gavin McKenna

Gavin McKenna is a promising Canadian junior ice hockey forward currently playing for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the WHL. He is eligible for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Projections as of December 2023 indicate he is a strong contender to be the first overall pick in the draft, highlighting his exceptional skill and potential.

December 20, 2007: Gavin McKenna Born

On December 20, 2007, Gavin McKenna, a Canadian junior ice hockey forward, was born.

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2022: First Overall WHL Draft Pick

In 2022, Gavin McKenna became the first Yukon-born player to be drafted first overall in the Western Hockey League (WHL) by the Medicine Hat Tigers.

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December 2023: Projected First Overall Pick

As of December 2023, Gavin McKenna is projected as the most likely player to be taken first overall in the 2026 NHL entry draft.

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2023: WHL Rookie of the Year

In 2023, Gavin McKenna was awarded the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy as the WHL's rookie of the year.

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2024: IIHF World U18 Championships

In 2024, Gavin McKenna made his international debut for Canada at the IIHF World U18 Championships, leading Team Canada in scoring. He set a new Canadian record for most points at a single U18 tournament and scored a hat trick in the gold medal game as Canada secured the title.

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2024: Hlinka Gretzky Cup Gold Medal

In 2024, at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Gavin McKenna scored the game-winning goal against Sweden and helped Canada win the gold medal, finishing the event with three goals and six points.

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2026: Eligible for NHL Entry Draft

In 2026, Gavin McKenna will be eligible for the NHL entry draft.

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