About Macklin Celebrini
Macklin Richard Celebrini (born June 13, 2006) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a centre and alternate captain for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Selected first overall by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL entry draft, Celebrini made his NHL debut in the 2024–25 NHL season and was a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy. Playing college ice hockey for the Boston University Terriers, Celebrini won the Hobey Baker Award during his freshman season, becoming the youngest player to do so. Internationally, Celebrini has represented Canada multiple times, including the 2024 World Junior Championships, the 2025 and 2026 IIHF World Championships, and the 2026 Winter Olympics, where he became the youngest NHL player to play for Canada at the Olympics. Celebrini was selected first overall by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL entry draft, made his NHL debut that year, and went on to finish as a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league's best rookie. Additionally, Celebrini was named to the All-USHL and All-Rookie first teams. During his freshman season he won the Hobey Baker Award, becoming the youngest player to win the award. During his freshman year he recorded 32 goals and 64 points in just 38 games.
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