Utah's no. 6 overall pick checked in with the Western Hockey League media team as training camp nears.
Players are arriving fast and furious in Utah as the team is preparing for its inaugural season.
Liam O'Brien was the first to be featured, and Juuso Valimaki road-tripped his way to the Beehive State along with his young family.
But we've yet to hear from a member of the 2024 draft class or prospect pool -- until now.
Tij Iginla, who made history as Utah's first-ever draft pick at no. 6 overall in June, sat down with Cami Kepke of the Western Hockey League's media team to discuss his preparation for the 2024-25 season, among other things.
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Iginla, who signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Utah, figures to be in the race for a roster spot in training camp after showing glimpses of his potential during prospect development camp in July.
You can watch the entire interview, embedded above, which lasts about 12 minutes, and see what Iginla's summer has been like, among other things, as he gets set for a big year ahead.