Hockey fans in the NHL aren’t only interested in the league matchups; they also keep a close watch on the game’s young superstars. A 15-years old Canadian ice hockey player has now attracted the attention of every NHL fan. Gavin McKenna, a native of the Yukon who is widely regarded as a top NHL prospect, has dominated the Canada Games as the leader of the territory’s men’s hockey team on a historic run, scoring more than 20 points in the tournament.

Gavin McKenna played an important role in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League U-18, as he racked up an impressive 36 goals and 37 assists in only 25 games. In a recent interview covered by CBC News, the NHL prospect spoke up about his recent performance on the ice and how he really feels about it.

All eyes are on the young ice hockey star

The forward impressed so much during tryouts that the Medicine Hat Tigers picked him as the first overall pick in the 2022 Western Hockey League (WHL) Draft. Even before he enters the league in 2026, he has been projected as a first-round choice in the National Hockey League.

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The NHL prospect is currently taking things slow, and in the interview reported by CBC News, he says, “When you’re in the rink you don’t really think about it too much. But honestly, it’s a pretty cool feeling to have that title behind you. Not everybody gets that.”

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On Tuesday, the forward helped Yukon to a 5-3 victory against Team P.E.I. with a hat trick and an assist. This was a watershed event for the territory in the Canada Games, as the local team had never before lost to the opponents they were facing. McKenna didn’t become smug after his great performance because he learned from the experience and raised his standards for success.

The man behind this NHL prospect

Gavin McKenna has a fantastic head coach in Ken Anderson, proving that not all potential is innate. Anderson has coached McKenna for a whole season and is happy to watch him develop into an NHL prospect.

However, Anderson didn’t only show his gratitude to the prospect, as he also gave good remarks for the rest of the team, saying, “It’s the rest of the boys too. It’s really a privilege to coach them as well. A lot of good, good hockey players and a lot of good people, too.” Anderson said that the Yukon had produced many skilled hockey players throughout the years and that he hoped McKenna would serve as an inspiration to kids in less populous provinces of the state.

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