Tij Iginla may have been drafted 6th overall by the Utah Hockey Club in this year's 2024 NHL Draft, but he wishes he was picked 9th by the Calgary Flames, just like his Hall of Fame dad, Jarome Iginla. <q> From #Flames Reddit. Tij Iginla wanted to be a Flame. 🥲🥲🥲 </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/FierySharky/status/1812940003473039821'> </a></blockquote></div> Tij, who plays forward for the Kelowna Rockets, had an incredible draft year in the WHL. He scored 47 goals and tallied 84 points in just 64 regular-season games, and 15 points in 11 playoff contests. He also won gold with Hockey Canada at the U18 World Championship, where he had six goals and 12 points in six games. <q> Tij Iginla gets a forechecking steal and sets up a high-quality chance in his first shift of the game. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/lassialanen/status/1786776021406044206'> </a></blockquote></div> Flames fans hope they get to see Tij in a Flames jersey someday, just like his dad. Jarome was initially drafted by the Dallas Stars but never played a game for them, before becoming a Flame. So you never know what'll happen between now and Tij's NHL debut. <q> Utah signs 1st draft pick Tij Iginla to entry-level deal. ✍️ </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/thescore/status/1811549083099689039'> </a></blockquote></div> For now when the time comes, fans have to boo Utah when they play the Flames but cheer when Tij touches the puck, showing how much they want him. It might even be best for him to start his career away from the immense pressure in Calgary and the have his best years in Alberta. <q> 1. Let Tij Iginla develop in quiet Utah without too much pressure from Flames fans 2. Sign him in 9 years when he's a UFA and a fully developed player 3. Profit </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/slapshotshibe/status/1812948476168388843'> </a></blockquote></div> Let's see how his journey unfolds�maybe one day, he'll follow in his dad's footsteps and wear the C for the Flames.