Good morning, everyone, this week marks the slow build up to the T25 for this season.

Before we get to that, some other hockey news:

Goalie on a horse (what? It's July):

Vancouver Canucks sign forward Daniel Sprong to one-year contract
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Daniel Sprong to a one-year contract.
Rising Hunter ice hockey star signs with Canadian team - NBN News
New South Wales has claimed the Under-18 national ice hockey title, thanks to a 6-2 win over W-A. 16

Useful tracker of the first-round draft picks and where they're playing this season:

2024 NHL Draft 1st-round pick signings tracker | NHL.com
Status of 32 players chosen in opening round

That's all for Monday, have a great day, everyone.