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16-Year-Old Gavin McKenna Shines Amid Team Injury Setback

1/3/2025

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Gavin McKenna, at just 16, is making waves as the youngest player on Canada's roster for the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship and is a top contender for the 2026 NHL Draft. With an impressive 60 points this season in the WHL, he’s a rising star. However, the team faces a setback as defenseman Matthew Schaefer will be sidelined for three months with a broken clavicle.

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Story summary

Gavin McKenna, at just 16, is making waves as the youngest player on Canada's roster for the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship and is a top contender for the 2026 NHL Draft. With an impressive 60 points this season in the WHL, he’s a rising star. However, the team faces a setback as defenseman Matthew Schaefer will be sidelined for three months with a broken clavicle.