History was made in the 2026 NHL draft as Gavin McKenna became the sixth player in NCAA history to be selected first overall. McKenna, a talented forward from the University of Minnesota, has been on the radar of scouts and analysts all season, impressing with his speed, skill, and determination on the ice. With his selection, McKenna joins an elite group of NCAA players who have been chosen as the top prospect in the draft, including stars like Chris Drury and Bobby Holik. As McKenna prepares to take his talents to the professional level, fans and pundits alike will be eager to see how he adapts to the next level of competition.

Gavin McKenna goes No. 1 overall in 2026 NHL draft, sixth-ever NCAA top pick  NCAA.com