Video: Tij Ignila Talks About Getting Drafted By Utah Hockey Club

Jul 1, 2024, 1:37 PM | Updated: 1:41 pm

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The first-ever draft selection made by the Utah Hockey Club, Tij Iginla, made his excitement known shortly after his name was called in Las Vegas.

Utah HC selected Iginla with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

The 17-year-old comes off an impressive season with the Kelowna Rockets in the WHL where he recorded 84 points with 47 goals and 37 assists.

In the season prior, Iginla played in Seattle with the Thunderbirds and didnt find nearly as much success.

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Video: Tij Ignila Talks About Getting Drafted By Utah Hockey Club