Justin Bieber‘Baby’ star, made a big splash at the NHL (National Hockey League) Draft 2026. On June 26, the 32-year-old took the microphone and captivated the audience at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Announcing his excitement, the Canadian singer dropped by the venue to reveal the runner-up’s No.Here’s a closer look at Justin Bieber’s appearance at the 2026 NHL Draft.
Justin Bieber announced as the No.1 pick for the 2026 NHL Draft
When Justin Bieber gracefully stood in front of the camera in a red jacket with a big smile, the crowd exploded with joy and happiness. “What’s going on, Buffalo?” he said as he caused the arena to explode. “Oh man, the kid in me is happy right now. I’ve been a Leafs fan since I was a kid,” he continued, adding that he was grateful to be a part of the special night. Greeting the officials gathered for the Draft, the ‘Swag’ singer walked across the stage to meet NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.In addition, Bieber made a public announcement about Penn State player Gavin McKenna, who was named the top pick. “Mr. McKenna, we want to sign you to the Toronto Maple Leafs,” Bieber said. The video was shared by the group on X, with the caption, “The Biebs is making it official.” As for the singer, he stayed on stage to be seen by Bettman and McKenna after they were selected.
Who is Gavin McKenna?
Gavin McKenna, who was named the Big 10 freshman of the year at Penn State after his freshman season and finished fifth in the NCAA in scoring, was given a blue jersey numbered ’26’ at the event. The appointment comes four months after an 18-year-old man was arrested and charged with four counts of aggravated assault in a fight with a 21-year-old man, People reports.Although the charges were dismissed two days later, on February 6, he continues to face charges of criminal trespass and harassment and harassment. The first trial meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2026.
About Justin Bieber
Earlier this year, Justin Bieber performed at Coachella and made headlines for his amazing performance. Reminiscing about the weekend, the singer recently uploaded ‘SWAG Live from Coachella (Weekend I)’ on his YouTube channel. The format of his show, which involves surfing YouTube and regurgitating memes, also struck a chord with fans.