BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — With most of Yukon watching and a loud presence of Maple Leafs fans in the stands, Toronto selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the first pick in the NHL draft on Friday night.

The 18-year-old McKenna is from Yukon’s capital of Whitehorse and has been a prolific scorer on both sides of the border, with his selection validating the projections of the left winger being his age group’s top prospect more than two years ago.

McKenna’s selection was announced by longtime Leafs fan and Canadian-born international pop icon Justin Bieber.

“I got no words right now,” McKenna said. “This is nuts. Obviously I want to start by thanking my family. I love you guys. I wouldn’t be here without you guys.”

The San Jose Sharks took Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg with the No. 2 pick.

The first 10 picks:

1. Toronto, Gavin McKenna, LW, Penn St.

2. San Jose, Ivar Stenberg, LW, Frolunda (Sweden).

3. Vancouver, Caleb Malhotra, C, Brantford (OHL).

4. Buffalo (from Chicago), Daxon Rudolph, D, Prince Albert (WHL).

5. N.Y. Rangers, Alberts Smits, D, Munchen (Germany).

6. Calgary, Carson Carels, D, Prince George (WHL).

7. Seattle, Chase Reid, D, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL).

8. Winnipeg, Viggo Bjorck, C, Djurgarden (Sweden).

9. San Jose (from Florida via Ottawa), Keaton Verhoeff, D, North Dakota.

10. Nashville, Wyatt Cullen, LW, U.S. U18 (NTDP).