Gavin McKenna representing Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in culture at NHL draft ‘awe-inspiring’ for community
Gavin McKenna representing Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in culture at NHL draft ‘awe-inspiring’ for community

Gavin McKenna arrives on the red carpet before the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 26, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y.

Gavin McKenna was the first Indigenous player from Canada to be the number one NHL draft pick in nearly 50 years. The Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in citizen from Whitehorse has made efforts to represent his culture on the world stage.