Macklin Celebrini

ABOUT MACKLIN CELEBRINI

Teenage hockey sensation who signed to play with the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League in 2022 at just 16 years old. Despite being so young, he led his team to the USHL's Eastern Conference Finals while also receiving Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Forward of the Year accolades during the process. In 2023, he committed to playing collegiate hockey at Boston University . He was selected first overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 2024 NHL draft.

While coming up, he was invited to play for the Canadian youth national team. While playing for Team Canada, he won bronze during the 2023 World U18 Championships.

After receiving the USHL Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Forward of the Year awards, he became just the second person in USHL history to achieve this feat. In fact, he is the first player ever to do so in just one single season.

Growing up, he lived with his family in Vancouver, Canada. His older brother, Aiden, was selected by their hometown team the Vancouver Canucks during the 2023 NHL Draft.

He primarily plays the position of forward just like Mikko Rantanen and Sidney Crosby .