Gavin McKenna
Canada names 27 players to world junior training camp roster
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Hockey Canada announced a 27-player training camp roster on Monday for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota, headlined by projected top draft pick Gavin McKenna. The group includes six returnees from last year's fifth-place team and emphasizes team play and discipline after recent early exits. General manager Allan Millar stressed building a cohesive unit focused on skill, speed and compete level.
The NHL has released the full draft order for its 2026 draft, set to take place in Buffalo. Toronto Maple Leafs hold the top selection after winning the lottery.
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Canadian prospect Gavin McKenna says he turned doubts about his game into motivation during his first college season. The 18-year-old forward spoke to Sportsnet while attending the NHL scouting combine in Buffalo.