Macklin Celebrini

Macklin Celebrini (born June 13, 2006) is a Canadian junior ice hockey forward for the Chicago Steel of the USHL.[1][2] Celebrini will be eligible for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and is projected, along with Aron Kiviharju, as most likely to be chosen first overall.[3]

Macklin Celebrini
Born (2006-06-13) June 13, 2006
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
USHL team Chicago Steel
NHL Draft Eligible 2024

Playing career
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Bronze medal – third place2023 Switzerland

Celebrini signed with the Chicago Steel for the 2022–23 season after scoring 50 goals and 67 assists in 52 games playing for the Shattuck-Saint Mary's.[4] He quickly earned a hat trick and was named USHL's forward of the week.[5]

Celebrini is committed to play for Boston University.[6]

Personal life

Celebrini is a fan of his hometown team, the Vancouver Canucks. His father, Rick, was a soccer player for the Vancouver 86ers and later worked for the Canucks and was hired by the Golden State Warriors as their director of sports medicine and performance.[7]

References
  1. Kennedy, Ian. "Ten 2024 NHL Draft-eligible Prospects to Watch". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on January 24, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  2. Cox, Jeff. "Recruiting: Macklin Celebrini commits to BU, Sacha Boisvert to North Dakota". Hockey Journal. Archived from the original on January 24, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  3. Powers, Scott. "What if the Blackhawks don't land Connor Bedard?". The Athletic. Archived from the original on January 24, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  4. "Steel Sign Macklin Celebrini to Tender Agreement". Our Sports Central. Archived from the original on January 24, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  5. Krull, Kirsten. "Macklin Celebrini's first period hat trick earns him USHL forward of the week". The Rink Live. Archived from the original on January 24, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  6. Pronman, Corey. "Top 2024 NHL Draft prospect Macklin Celebrini commits to Boston University: Source". The Athletic. Archived from the original on January 24, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  7. Johnston, Patrick (April 29, 2023). "2024's likely No. 1 overall NHL draft pick wants to be a Canuck". The Province. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
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