Gavin McKenna Wants to Lead Canada to World Junior Gold

Gavin McKenna wants to lead Canada to world junior gold

The 18-year-old hockey player reflects on last year's tournament and his desire to bring home a gold medal for Canada.

‘I want to lead this team’: All eyes will be on Gavin McKenna at the World Juniors - Daily Faceoff

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Gavin McKenna has seen the naysayers. Considered by most to be the undisputed top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft, some scouts are starting to think otherwise. A big move to the NCAA hasn’t paid off with the big production many expected – but McKenna isn’t too fussed about it. In fact, the discourse fires him up. “I’m confident going into the tournament,” the 17-year-old said. “There’s a lot of chatter around my year and st…

Team Canada includes First Nations talent for World Junior hockey tournament

Gavin McKenna and Carter Bear are among 25 hockey players selected to represent Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, which takes place in Minnesota starting Dec. 26 and runs to Jan. 5, 2026.