Hockey

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Gavin McKenna, the top-ranked defenseman and potential No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, skates with intensity on the ice.

Business & Economy

2026 NHL Mock Draft Defensemen Rankings: Top Prospects Emerge

Gavin McKenna, projected as the No.

Rafael Mendoza·June 14, 2026

Diverse LGBTQ+ hockey players celebrating together on the ice, showcasing community and joy in Chicago.

Business & Economy

Exclusion fuels Chicago queer hockey growth and visibility

More than one hundred new members joined Chicago Pride Hockey this year, doubling its typical Pride month growth, even as national hockey bodies moved to exclude trans athletes.

Rafael Mendoza·June 5, 2026