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Bieber Drafts Maple Leafs' No. 1 Pick

27 Jun

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Summary

Justin Bieber announced the Maple Leafs' first overall pick.
The selected player was Gavin McKenna from Whitehorse, Yukon.
McKenna used a Justin Bieber song as his walk-up music.

Canadian singer Justin Bieber recently announced the Toronto Maple Leafs' first overall pick at the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft. The event took place at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.

Bieber, a self-proclaimed lifelong fan of the Maple Leafs, revealed that the team selected Gavin McKenna. McKenna, an 18-year-old from Whitehorse, Yukon, chose Bieber's song "Yukon" as his walk-up music. This personal touch connected McKenna to his hometown and the announcing artist.

This significant moment for McKenna was celebrated in his hometown of Whitehorse, where a watch party was held at the local ice rink. Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews also sent a congratulatory video message to McKenna, expressing excitement about him joining the team.

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