LAS VEGAS- The University of North Dakota and the rest of the hockey world have descended on Las Vegas for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, which kicks off Friday night from The Sphere.
UND is expected to hear several players call their names over the two-day event, with the first round beginning at 6 p.m. CT on Friday, followed by rounds 2-7 on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. CT.
COVER INFORMATION:
Friday – Round 1 – 6:00 p.m. (CT)
Regarder : ESPN, ESPN+, Sportsnet
Saturday – Tours 2-7 – 10:30am (CT)
Watch: NHL Network, ESPN+, Sportsnet
PLAYERS TO WATCH (NHL SCOUTING CENTER RANKINGS):
Sacha Boisvert (16)
E.J. Emery (39)
Will Zellers (54)
Sam Laurila (148)
Mac Swanson (152)
Carson’s Pilgrim (159)
Jake Livanavage (N / A)
AND IN NUMBERS:
1999 – UND has had a player selected in every NHL draft since 1999, the third-longest active streak in the country
21 – NoDak has had 21 first-round picks all-time, the fifth most in college hockey
2020 – Jake Sanderson was UND’s final first-round pick in 2020, when he went 5th overall to Ottawa
194 – North Dakota’s all-time NHL draft selections – second most in the country
2010 – The last time UND had two players selected in the first round and the last time UND had seven picks overall
1er – UND seeks to become the first team in NCHC history to have multiple first-round selections in the same draft
2005 – NoDak expected to have three players selected in the first two rounds for the first time since 2005
FURTHER READING:
NHL | 2024 NHL Draft Final Mock
FightingHawks.com | Mac Swanson Honored as Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year by USA Hockey
Grand Forks Herald | UND hire Mac Swanson poses dilemma for NHL teams
Grand Forks Herald | Will the third time be the charm? Jake Livanavage in the NHL draft?
Herald of Grand Forks | Sacha Boisvert expected to be UND’s top prospect in NHL draft
Grand Forks Herald | EJ Emery’s NHL Combine record could propel him up the draft boards
NBC Sports Philadelphie | Should Boisvert, a future “impact center,” attract the attention of the Flyers?
EP Ice Rink Edge | Film Room: Breaking down Sacha Boisvert’s diverse skill set and powerful attacking style
Flo Hockey | NHL Player Comparisons for Macklin Celebrini, Top Prospects in 2024 NHL Draft
For more information on North Dakota hockey, follow social media @UNDmhockey or visit FightingHawks.com.
