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6/28/2024 12:54:00 PM | By: Alec Stocker Johnson, FightingHawks.com

LAS VEGAS – The University of North Dakota and the rest of the hockey world has descended on Las Vegas for the 2024 NHL Draft, beginning on Friday evening from The Sphere.   UND is expected to have multiple players hear their names called over the two days of the 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).   COVERAGE INFORMATION: Friday – Round 1 – 6 p.m. (CT) Watch: ESPN, ESPN+, Sportsnet  Saturday – Rounds 2-7 – 10:30 a.m. (CT) Watch: NHL Network, ESPN+, Sportsnet   PLAYERS TO WATCH (NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING RANKINGS): Sacha Boisvert (16) EJ Emery (39) Will Zellers (54) Sam Laurila (148) Mac Swanson (152) Carson Pilgrim (159) Jake Livanavage (N/A)   UND BY THE NUMBERS: 1999 – UND has had one player selected in each NHL Draft since 1999 – the third-longest active streak in the nation 21 – NoDak has had 21 all-time first round picks, the fifth most in college hockey 2020 – Jake Sanderson was UND's last first round pick in 2020, when he went 5th overall to Ottawa 194 – Number of all-time North Dakota selections in the NHL Draft – the second-most in the nation 2010 – The last time UND had two players selected in the first round and the last time UND had seven total picks 1st – UND is looking to become the first team in NCHC history to have multiple first round selections in the same draft 2005 – NoDak is expected to have three players chosen in the first two rounds for the first time since 2005   ADDITIONAL READING: NHL | Final Mock 2024 NHL Draft FightingHawks.com | Mac Swanson honored as Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year by USA Hockey Grand Forks Herald | UND commit Mac Swanson poses dilemma for NHL teams Grand Forks Herald | Will the third time be the charm for Jake Livanavage at the NHL Draft? Grand Forks Herald | Sacha Boisvert is expected to be UND's top NHL Draft prospect Grand Forks Herald | E.J. Emery's record-setting NHL Combine could push him up draft boards NBC Sports Philly | Should Boisvert, a future 'impact center,' have Flyers' attention? EP Rinkside | Film Room: Breaking down Sacha Boisvert's diverse skill set and power forward style Flo Hockey | NHL Player Comparables For Macklin Celebrini, Top 2024 NHL Draft Prospects   For more information on North Dakota hockey, follow on social media @UNDmhockey or visit FightingHawks.com.