"Small Town, Big Dreams: Community Rallying Behind Native Hockey Prospect In a small town in the Yukon, a sense of pride and anticipation is building as the community prepares to celebrate a major milestone in the life of one of their own. Gavin McKenna, a talented forward from the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation, is expected to be selected in the first round of the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Entry Draft. For McKenna and his supporters, this moment represents not only a personal achievement but also a testament to the power of perseverance and determination. As fans and family gather to watch the draft, they will be cheering on a young athlete who has inspired his community with his hard work and dedication to the sport he loves."

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 ...