The Sports Emmy Award-winning “Welcome to the NHL” presented by BODYARMOR Sports Drink, produced by NHL Productions, returns with exclusive access to the top prospects leading up to the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Episode one in the series, titled “Meet the Prospects,” follows top prospects Matthew Schaefer, James Hagens, Michael Misa and Porter Martone in their hometowns as the NHL hopefuls prepare for Draft day and reflect on their hockey and personal journeys. Cameras go behind-the-scenes at the NHL Scouting Combine – the ultimate test of fitness and endurance – where prospects William Moore and Kashawn Aitcheson display their grit and unique personalities. The episode also goes behind closed doors with team executives at the NHL Draft Lottery and beyond as they strategize for Draft day.
A second episode titled “Class of 2025” will premiere in September and will feature exclusive access to the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft when dreams are realized, as well as the fierce competition of development and training camps.
The 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater will be held over two days: Friday, June 27, at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET (Round 1, live on ESPN, ESPN+, Sportsnet, TVA Sports) and Saturday, June 28, at 9 a.m. PT / noon ET (Rounds 2-7, live on NHL Network, ESPN+, Sportsnet and SN1).
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