Gavin McKenna shines at the U18 Worlds, leading Canada to a 6-3 victory over Sweden with two goals. McKenna impresses with his performance, being a top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. Scouts praise McKenna's playmaking skills and elite talent.
Why top 2024 NHL Draft prospect Konsta Helenius is ‘a different breed’ ⤵️ https://t.co/gwkGruofRQ
Tied for the tournament scoring lead with five points through two games, Gavin McKenna had big shoes to fill as a top underager at U18s but he’s made it look easy so far. https://t.co/liWyEHYDcq
Gavin McKenna (2026) talking about growing up watching Shane Wright, Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini has me feeling 875 years old. 👀 Check out his full media availability from today! https://t.co/SGMBhxlUab #U18Worlds https://t.co/DFq8E0XEGM
Gardiner MacDougall on Gavin McKenna: “It’s a treat to watch when you get a front row seat. He’s exceptional. He just took off last night against Sweden and he just kept it going tonight. … He’s one of those elite players that you think has an eye on the back of his head.”
2024 U-18 Scouting Report - Gavin McKenna @CraigJButton profiles the @tigershockey forward - “a supreme playmaking winger” who’s the early favourite to go No. 1 in the 2026 NHL Draft: https://t.co/9iVivyqgsu https://t.co/W86sAnna0q
"Brilliant hockey player." "Unbelievable hockey mind." "One of the best breakout defensemen there is." Aron Kiviharju didn't play this season but he hasn't gone anywhere. And now he's back at #U18MensWorlds. My feature on the #2024NHLDraft prospect: https://t.co/GBVcekIxWK https://t.co/Rgj96iCSjq
Two goals from McKenna led Canada to 6-3 win over Sweden at U18 worlds https://t.co/dK8plqpTQJ https://t.co/xjM5rhpipz
Goodness gracious. Over in Vantaa, McKenna is putting on a show. Last few years, it's been the U17 guys that have really taken over for Canada and McKenna is delivering early. https://t.co/6BsixxuBwM
Gavin McKenna 🤯 His second of the game has us has us thinking that the 2026 #NHLDraft can't get here soon enough! #U18Worlds https://t.co/2FbbUsALnR
Lines for 🇨🇦 and 🇸🇪 in the biggest game of Day 1 here at U18 Worlds. Mckenna with the two giants and Iginla - Luchanko - Ritchie could both be fun lines. Like Masse and Greentree together, too. https://t.co/6b6W4wNQHp
Less than 4 minutes into Game 1 at the U18 World Championships, #67s star Henry Mews sets up Canada's first goal against Sweden