| Born: | December 20, 2007 | Draft: | 2026 Draft Eligible |
| Hometown: | Whitehorse, YT | Position: | Left Wing |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
| National Team: | Canada | Current Team: | Penn State University (NCAA) |
Gavin McKenna (born December 20, 2007) is a Canadian college ice hockey player who is a forward for Penn State University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He previously played three seasons, from 2022 to 2025, in the Western Hockey League with the Medicine Hat Tigers. He will be eligible for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and, as of May 2025, is projected as most likely to be taken first overall.
Gavin McKenna Statistics
Deeper Dive
- No. 5 Penn State Sweeps No. 14 Arizona State Behind 4–2 Win
- A New Route to the NHL? Gavin McKenna’s NCAA Shift Sends a Message
- Gavin McKenna and Viggo Bjork Lead Historic 2026 NHL Draft Class
Achievements
- 2024-25
- CHL First All-Star Team
- CHL Memorial Cup All-Star Team
- CHL Player of the Year
- Hlinka Gretzky Cup Gold Medal
- WHL (East) First All-Star Team
- WHL Best Plus/Minus (+60)
- WHL Champion
- WHL Most Assists (88)
- WHL Player of the Year (Four Broncos Trophy)
- 2023-24
- CHL All-Rookie Team
- CHL Rookie of the Year
- CHL Third All-Star Team
- U17 WHC All-Star Team
- U18 WJC All-Star Team
- U18 WJC Gold Medal
- U18 WJC Most Goals (10)
- U18 WJC Top 3 Player on Team
- WHL (Central) First All-Star Team
- WHL Most Assists by Rookie (63)
- WHL Rookie of the Year (Jim Piggott Trophy)
- 2022-23
- CSSHL U18 Most Assists (38)
- CSSHL U18 Most Goals (37)
- CSSHL U18 Most Points (75)
- CSSHL U18 Most Valuable Player
- 2021-22
- CSSHL U18 Most Assists (42)
- CSSHL U18 Most Points (65)