ARLINGTON, Va. -- Tij Iginla is eager to get to work when the Utah Mammoth open rookie camp Wednesday and training camp next week.

The 19-year-old forward sat out most of training camp last season after Utah selected him with the No. 6 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft because of pain in his hips that eventually led to having season-ending surgery on each of them. Iginla had yet to be cleared for contact at development camp in late June but said he'll be ready to be a full participant for rookie camp.

"I'm all clear, feeling really good," Iginla said at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase last week. "I'm just super pumped to be back feeling healthy and strong and can't wait to get the season started."

Iginla, the son of Hockey Hall of Fame forward Jarome Iginla , had 32 points (14 goals, 18 assists

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