Canada Hlinka Gretzky Cup Roster Includes Top Prospects DuPont, Lawrence

Canada has dominated the Hlinka Gretzky Cup over the years and the 2025 roster looks to have similar expectations on it. Led by a cast of top-end prospects for the 2026 and 2027 NHL Drafts, Canada’s U18 team will head to Czechia for one of the big preseason evaluation events attended by one of the largest collections of NHL scouts and execs in any one event.

Aug 1

Gavin McKenna Chooses Penn State In Landmark Hockey Recruiting Battle

In what has been one of the biggest recruiting chases in the history of college hockey, Gavin McKenna has made his decision.

Jul 8

Is Gavin McKenna The 2026 NHL Draft No. 1 Pick? What To Know

As the dust settles from the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft, attention now shifts to the potential top pick of the 2026 class—and one name already stands out: Gavin McKenna.

Jun 28

World Juniors Debut Shows Canada's Gavin McKenna Is Ready For The Big Time

OTTAWA – The World Juniors can be where stars are born. If you know hockey, you probably already know the name Gavin McKenna. Anyone who didn’t yet is sure to find out now as the youngest member of Team Canada at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship is ready for the bright-shining spotlight.

Dec 27, 2024

Canada Announces 2025 World Juniors Roster Featuring Gavin McKenna

Canada has its roster for the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship. Four returning players will be looking to improve on a disappointing quarterfinal finish from last year’s event as they take to home ice in Sweden. They’ll get some help from a trio of highly-regarded prospects yet to be drafted including No. 1 candidates in 2025, Matthew Schaefer and Porter Martone, and the consensus No. 1 pick for 2026, Gavin McKenna.

Dec 13, 2024

NHL Draft 2024: What We're Hearing About Ivan Demidov, Trades And More

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The only thing hotter than the desert heat is the anticipation for Friday night's first round. It wouldn't be Las Vegas without fireworks and whether it's the order of the picks or the trades that could happen, there should be a ton of activity.

Jun 27, 2024

2024 NHL Draft Scouting Combine Notebook: What Teams Learned, Who Impressed

BUFFALO, N.Y. – As it often does, the 2024 NHL Scouting Combine is a great place to gather information, meet prospects and get one last feel for where the 2024 NHL Draft is going.

Jun 10, 2024

Gavin McKenna Is The 2026 NHL Draft Prospect You Won't Stop Hearing About

ESPOO, Finland – If you didn’t know the name Gavin McKenna yet, get ready because you’re not going to be able to escape hearing it for the next two years as we build up to his NHL Draft day.

May 6, 2024

USA Vs. Canada World Under-18 Championship Gold-Medal Game Preview

ESPOO, Finland – USA vs. Canada. No matter the level, no matter the stage, if there is ice involved, it does not get better than that.

May 4, 2024

Gavin McKenna, Porter Martone Break Canadian Scoring Record At U18 Worlds

ESPOO, Finland – Gavin McKenna isn’t NHL Draft-eligible until 2026, and Porter Martone won't be drafted until 2025, but they’ve already laid waste to a record previously held by the guy who is expected to go No. 1 in 2024. McKenna scored a highlight-reel goal in Canada’s semifinal 5-4 win over Sweden to notch his 16th point of the tournament, passing Tyson Jost and 2024 top prospect Macklin Celebrini for the most points by a Canadian at the IIHF Men’s World Under-18 Championship. Meanwhile, Martone posted two assists against Sweden, drawing even with McKenna while surpassing Celebrini and Jost himself.

May 4, 2024