In a small town in the Yukon, excitement is building as the community prepares to rally behind a local hockey star. Proud members of the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation and others plan to pack the hall in anticipation of Penn State forward Gavin McKenna being chosen in the first round of the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Entry Draft. McKenna, a talented young player from Mayo, Yukon, has been making waves in the hockey world, and his potential selection by a top NHL team has sent shockwaves through the community. With a rich hockey tradition and a deep passion for the sport, the people of Mayo are eager to see their own homegrown talent take the next step in his career.

Proud members of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation and others plan to pack the hall in anticipation of Penn State forward Gavin McKenna being chosen in the first round of the 2026 Upper Deck NHL ...