Justin Bieber, the ‘Baby’ star, made a dazzling appearance at the NHL (National Hockey League) Draft 2026. On June 26, the 32-year-old took hold of the microphone and hyped up the audience at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Announcing his excitement, the Canadian singer dropped by the venue to reveal the No. 1 athlete being drafted on behalf of his favourite team, the Toronto Maple Leafs.Here’s a closer look at Justin Bieber’s appearance at the NHL Draft 2026.
Justin Bieber announces No.1 pick at NHL Draft 2026
As Justin Bieber graciously stood in front of the camera in a red jacket and a wide smile, the crowd burst with joy and cheers. “What’s going on, Buffalo?” he said, making the arena erupt. “Oh man, the child in me is ecstatic right now. I’ve been a Leafs fan since I was just a little boy,” he followed, adding how grateful he was to be present for the special night. Greeting the gathered officials for the Draft, the ‘Swag’ singer made his way through the stage to meet NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.Furthermore, Bieber made a significant announcement about the Penn State forward Gavin McKenna, who was drafted as the top overall pick. “Mr. McKenna, we would like to draft you to the Toronto Maple Leafs,” Bieber said. The clip was shared by the team on X, with the caption, “Biebs making it official.” As for the singer, he stayed on stage to pose with Bettman and McKenna after the selection.
Who is Gavin McKenna?
Gavin McKenna, who was named Big 10 freshman of the year at Penn State after completing his first season and ranked fifth in NCAA scoring, was handed the ‘26’ numbered blue jersey at the event. This pick comes four months after the 18-year-old was arrested and charged with four counts of aggravated assault following an altercation with a 21-year-old male, according to reports obtained by People.While the felony charges were dropped two days later, on February 6, he continues to face a misdemeanour simple assault charge and charges of harassment and disorderly conduct. The pre-trial conference is scheduled on July 13, 2026.
About Justin Bieber
Earlier this year, Justin Bieber performed at Coachella and made headlines for his spectacular performances. Reliving the weekend, the singer recently uploaded ‘SWAG Live from Coachella (Weekend I)’ on his YouTube channel. The nostalgic structure of his show, which included on-screen YouTube browsing and recreating memes, resonated with the fans.